Appellate Practice
Sep. 23, 2016
How to argue
A great argument has been called logic on fire. While that may be a high mountain to conquer, good preparation and technique are within your reach. By Michael P. Masuda
Michael P. Masuda
Partner
Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss PC
333 Salinas Street
Salinas , CA 93901
Phone: (831) 424-1414
Email: mmasuda@nheh.com
Univ of North Dakota SOL; Grand Forks ND
I have spent what cumulatively seems like years sitting in courtrooms waiting for my case to be called. Other than the one unfortunate incident involving playing "Candy Crush" on my iPhone and the bailiff, I always watch and listen to attorneys arguing their case. I have witnessed arguments ranging from the magnificent to cringe-worthy. From these experiences I have gleaned some practical ideas on how to argue, and not argue,...
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