WRITING FOR THE SUPERIOR COURT (2-CD AUDIO SET)



Writing for the Superior Court (2-CD Audio Set)

Judges Nonnie Burnes, Peter Lauriat, Janet L. Sanders, and Allan van Gestel

Part One

Do’s and Don’ts

Put Your Conclusion First

Organize/Outline

Structure Your Sentences

Active Voices/Strong Verbs

Write Like You Talk

Be Brief

Be Clear

Maintain Objective Tone

Use Cases Effectively

Proofread

Part Two

Drafting Persuasive Complaints

Understand Your Case

Tell Your Story

Start With an Introduction

Personalize Your Client

State the Facts

Make the Facts Clear

Characterize Your Defendants

Tell the Court What You Want

Part Three

Motions and Memoranda

Jury Instructions

Consider Your Audience

Write in English

Take the Court Through the Case

Don’t Forget the Little Things

Help With the Law

Avoid Black-Letter Instructions, Etc.

Affidavits: Why, What, When and How

Recommended Resources

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