Lawyer Skills

Mediation has its own vocabulary. Lawyers who know it can best manage the process to produce the optimum result. Tips from Teddy Snyder.

Teddy Snyder | Your job is to persuade. Avoid condescending phrases that are more likely to repel the listener.

"Get to the Point!" is a huge fan of working the heck out of your dictionary to improve your writing. But is Google better?

Zana Tomich | Before you become an expert in the practice of law, you can (and should) become an expert in client service.

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Of course you use a dictionary when you don’t know the meaning of a word. But you might have to pay attention to context to figure out which definition applies and whether it’s the right word to use. That’s why the dictionary is the traitor ...

Teddy Snyder | Make sure every pronoun or pro-form reference is clear.

A practical list of how-tos for creating a more caring emotional culture for your firm.

Teddy Snyder | You want to frame your opening in a way that supports your position.

Teddy Snyder | Fodder for your blog, emails, social media and professional articles is everywhere. You only need to recognize it.