Appellate Practice
Apr. 11, 2013
Win arguments by writing briefs that earn the judge's attention
At the top of your brief, the judge will give you the gift of shining the spotlight of undivided attention on your argument — for about a page. By David J. Wilson
At the top of your brief, the judge will give you the gift of shining the spotlight of undivided attention on your argument - for about a page. After that, you have to earn the judge's attention. Winning your argument means grabbing and holding that spotlight all the way to the end of the brief. Your job as a writer is to give the judge a reason to turn the page and keep paying attention. Here's how.
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