Grammar

stop using archaic language in legal documents
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
eloquent speakers
Eloquent Speakers: Make Every Word Important

Teddy Snyder | Eloquent speakers understand that in every setting, every minute should be informing, perhaps delighting, your audience.

Theda C. Snyder - January 15, 2025
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 - January 7, 2025
can you plead that
It Is What It Is — Can You Plead That in Court?

Teddy Snyder | You have a lot of ways to tell the story of your case, but are you doing it in the most effective way?

Theda C. Snyder - January 6, 2025
story telling
The Best Lawyers Tell Good Stories: How to Punch Up Your Narrative

Teddy Snyder | You have a lot of ways to tell the story of your case, but are you doing it in the most effective way?

Theda C. Snyder - December 11, 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
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
word count for lawyers
Not Paying Attention When We Told Lawyers to Be Concise?

Get to the Point | Consider tight word count limits as a challenge to your writing prowess.

Theda C. Snyder - June 6, 2024
grammar quiz
Grammar Quiz: What’s Wrong With These Sentences?

Teddy Snyder | Let's test your attorney grammar skills! Figure out if these sentences are fine or if you can make them better.

Theda C. Snyder - May 15, 2024
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