Lawyer Skills

A Less Common But Conspicuous Mistake: Who or Whom Came Up With This?

Teddy Snyder | Even if you never utter “whom” or “whomever” aloud, you need to use it correctly in your writing.

Theda C. Snyder - April 24, 2025
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Email Sign-Offs for Lawyers: Mastering the Professional Closing

Bull Garlington | What's the best way to end an email? The definitive closing argument on the argument of closings.

Bull Garlington - April 17, 2025
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The Curse of Knowledge: Effective Communication When You Know Too Much

Teddy Snyder | More effective communication with clients starts with understanding you know too much.

Theda C. Snyder - April 2, 2025
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ABA Silver Gavel Awards Shine a Light on the Best in Legal Media

If you're looking for motivation and inspiration, check out the Silver Gavel Award books and media finalists.

Joan Feldman - March 28, 2025
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Jurors Think You’re Lying — Here’s How to Win Them Over

There's a credibility crisis. Here's what attorneys can learn from journalists about rebuilding trust.

Joe Douglass - March 12, 2025
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It’s National Grammar Day! Three SCOTUS Cases Where Grammar Made a Difference

Teddy Snyder | National Grammar Day is a good time to review SCOTUS cases where grammar and usage dictated the outcome.

Theda C. Snyder - March 4, 2025
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4 Easy Steps to Being a Small-Talk Superstar

Bull Garlington | I’m going to give you two methods for mastering small talk. One for when you start, one for when they start. Ready? Let’s do this.

Bull Garlington - February 25, 2025
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Whereas, I Keep Telling Lawyers to Stop Writing Like This

Teddy Snyder | You're not writing in the 14th century, so stop trying to sound like a scrivener from 700 years ago.

Theda C. Snyder - February 4, 2025
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What is a Legal Assistant and How Can They help lawyers

How can a legal assistant prevent backlogs and priority conflicts in you law firm? Find out how they keep your law office running smoothly so attorneys can focus on practicing law. If you share a legal administrative assistant with two or more ...

Deborah Savadra - January 28, 2025
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Ways to Say Thank You and Follow Up With Extraordinary Style

How do you say thank you after a job interview or follow up after a promising client meeting? How do you express appreciation for a mentor’s advice, or thank someone for a solid referral? Gratitude is the coin of the realm when it comes to ...

Bull Garlington - January 24, 2025
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