Lawyer''s Guide to Writing Well

"Should be in the office of every lawyer."—William Safire, New York Times Magazine

"This advice is sensible and lucidly given, and what is more, the reason for it is explained, so that even a moderately eager reader need not simply memorize but can remember the principle and apply it where needed."—Jacques Barzun, author of From Dawn to Decadence

“This new third edition is a rare achievement.  It does the improbable and makes a classic handbook on legal writing even better. Bravo!”—Daniel J. Kornstein, author of Kill All the Lawyers? Shakespeare’s Legal Appeal

About the author

Tom Goldstein is Professor of Journalism and Director of the Media Studies Program at the University of California, Berkeley.

Jethro K. Lieberman is Martin Professor of Law Emeritus at New York Law School, where he was the director of its writing program for nearly a quarter century. He is the author or editor of more than twenty-five books, including The Litigious Society.

 

Summary

Provides an editing checklist, editing exercises with a suggested revision key, usage notes that address common errors, and reference works to further aid your writing. This title is suitable for practicing lawyers and law students.

Product details

• Authors: Tom Goldstein, Tom Lieberman Goldstein, Goldstein Tom, Jethro K Lieberman, Jethro K. Lieberman, Lieberman Jethro K.
• Publisher: University Of California Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.01.2016
• EAN: 9780520288430
• ISBN: 978-0-520-28843-0
• No. of pages: 296
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > General, dictionaries; LAW / Legal Writing, Writing & editing guides, Writing and editing guides, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Writing / General, Legal skills & practice, Legal skills: drafting and legal writing