Legal Writing

tactical or strategic
Tactical vs. Strategic: Redundant or Contradictory?

Teddy Snyder | This could be another example of people using words they don't understand.

Theda C. Snyder - October 30, 2024
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Regain Control Over Your Workday in One Minute

Ivy Grey | It may surprise you to learn that one minute can mean the difference between successfully completing two tasks or fumbling them both.

Ivy Grey - October 3, 2024
nym words
Nym Words: Sufferin’ Suffixes

How do you use words with the suffix “–nym” (nym words) in your legal writing? Some are common, but many of the 46-word suffixes are not. The suffix “-nym” derives from the Greek word for name or word. Understanding the word origin can help in ...

Theda C. Snyder - October 2, 2024
business development outreach
Solving the Business Development Outreach Dilemma: From Content to Client Touchpoint

Jay Harrington | For business development outreach, think of yourself as a curator and commentator of valuable information for your clients and prospects.

Jay Harrington - October 1, 2024
aggressive lawyer communications
The Misguided Appeal of the Aggressive Lawyer

Ivy Grey | Check yourself for rude, aggressive language before you wreck your case.

Ivy Grey - September 9, 2024
analyzing legal writing with AI
Does This Writing Pass the AI Test?

Teddy Snyder | Consider asking Gen AI tools to analyze some of your legal writing for clarity?

Theda C. Snyder - August 27, 2024
listicles
Get Your Point Across With a Listicle

Teddy Snyder | Listicles’ unique format conveys a message more effectively than clutter on the page. Even for legal arguments.

Theda C. Snyder - August 1, 2024
subjunctive mood and conditional phrasing
How to Master the Subjunctive and Conditional for Precise Legal Writing

Ivy Grey | Two powerful grammatical tools help lawyers write about hypotheticals with precision and clarity.

Ivy Grey - July 16, 2024
don't use offensive phrases
Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid: New Documentary Reminds Us to Avoid Potentially Offensive Phrases

Get to the Point | Unwittingly using upsetting or offensive phrases is no way to persuade your audience.

Theda C. Snyder - July 8, 2024
These 5 Phrases Make You Sound Out of Touch

Words that may seem harmless can sow dissonance and create tension. Here are some alternatives.

Joan Feldman - June 14, 2024
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