You want to come across as erudite, not clueless.
Theda C. Snyder - October 2, 2019Yeah, no, I get it. These speech mannerisms have a way of creeping into our vernacular, but, for lawyers, this one may be the worst.
Theda C. Snyder - August 7, 2019Be sure you use the correct ADR terms with clients, judges and opponents to avoid misunderstandings.
Theda C. Snyder - July 10, 2019Sometimes you need to translate English to American. Expressions lawyers may encounter.
Theda C. Snyder - June 5, 2019You are communicating because you want your message to be effective. Condescending phrases like "You follow?" undermine that aim.
Theda C. Snyder - May 7, 2019Take advantage of Find and Replace as part of the last once-over for that important letter, contract or brief.
Theda C. Snyder - April 16, 2019Using jargon can alienate outsiders, including judges. But is there ever a good reason to use it?
Theda C. Snyder - April 3, 2019Parties frequently use terms incorrectly, and that leads to miscommunication.
Theda C. Snyder - March 4, 2019The bottom line is that “coequal” means “equal.”
Theda C. Snyder - February 12, 2019Advocates frequently confuse “implicit” and “explicit” in writing and particularly in oral argument.
Theda C. Snyder - January 16, 2019Sign up for our free newsletter.