Lawyer Skills

Teddy Snyder | “Expansive” pops up in all sorts of legal writing from website verbiage (“our expansive PI practice”) to statements of facts in appellate briefs.

Ask the Experts: Advice on staying calm in a crisis (prep!) — and when to bring in a specialist.

Teddy Snyder | Its. it’s the word that trips up many writers, the word that doesn’t follow the rules.

As much as you’d like to stop people from talking politics at work, perhaps with a handy table lamp, you know that’s unprofessional. Use these proven tactics instead.

Joan Feldman | While it may seem routine to you, and no big deal, hearing their attorney’s voice can be a lifeline for a client.

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

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

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

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

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