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Persuasion: The Litigator's Art - Michael E Tigar

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Persuasion: The Litigator's Art Michael E Tigar ISBN 9781570736377

In this insightful work, Michael E. Tigar distills three decades of litigation experience and scholarly study of effective advocacy into a practical guide to persuading jurors and judges. Beginning with a concise overview of classical rhetoric and foundational theories of persuasion, Tigar leads readers step by step through the process of developing a case and sharpening courtroom presentation.

The book features transcripts of renowned jury and court arguments, including those delivered by legendary advocate Edward Bennett Williams, offering readers a rare opportunity to study persuasion at its highest level.

As Tigar observes:
“Most lawyers have, at one time or another, read the elegant and persuasive words of Daniel Webster, Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain, Clarence Darrow. Many have studied the arguments of other great advocates in the common law tradition. What marks their arguments? What makes them memorable?”

This book answers those questions by revealing the enduring principles behind truly effective advocacy.

Persuasion: The Litigator's Art Michael E Tigar ISBN 9781570736377, 978-1570736377 & 978-15707-36377

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Michael E Tigar