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A Bit of the Ol' Razzle-Dazzle: Tips for Better Legal Writing


At a loss for words?

It’s no secret that legal writing is one of the most important skills a lawyer needs to be successful. But how often do you hone that skill? Don’t wait until you need to file a motion or submit a brief to perfect your prose. A Bit of the Ol’ Razzle-Dazzle: Tips for Better Writing can help you take your writing skills to the next level now. 

Nationally recognized brief writer and certified appellate lawyer Chad Baruch will show you lessons from the writings of Elena Kagan, Paul Clement, and Barack Obama, among others. You’ll discover strategies and tips for:

  • Strong introductions and conclusions
  • Using sentence structure to your advantage
  • When to use active and passive voice
  • Verb choices that “sizzle”
  • Using dashes, semicolons, and colons properly
  • Writing for e-filing and screen reading 

A Bit of the Ol’ Razzle-Dazzle: Tips for Better Writing is full of practical, easily implemented tips designed to help new and experienced lawyers alike transform their legal writing.

Chad Baruch, Johnston Tobey Baruch Dallas, TX

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