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A Brief Guide to Brief Writing: Demystifying the Memorandum of Law Janet S Kole ISBN 9781627223041

A Brief Guide to Brief Writing is the third installment in a series of practical guides by seasoned litigator Janet Kole. Addressing essential topics such as ethical considerations, distinctions between trial and appellate courts, and joint defense agreements (JDAs), the book offers candid, no-nonsense guidance that will sharpen the brief-writing skills of both experienced practitioners and newer attorneys.

Kole also brings the craft of persuasive legal writing to life, distilling her approach into seven practical “Rules of Thumb” for effective advocacy:

• Capture the reader’s attention with your strongest and most equitable argument for why your client should prevail

• Use language that is formal yet accessible

• Write clearly, plainly, and without unnecessary jargon

• Employ metaphors, allegory, and shorthand sparingly

• Keep sentences and paragraphs concise

• Favor the active voice whenever possible

• Demonstrate that your story is the most compelling—do not merely assert it

Designed as both a step-by-step outline and a practical refresher, this guide can be used for any type of brief, whether a principal or reply brief, and whether filed in trial or appellate courts.

A Brief Guide to Brief Writing: Demystifying the Memorandum of Law Janet S Kole ISBN 9781627223041, 978-1627223041 & 9781627223058

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Janet S Kole