The Grammar and Writing Handbook for Lawyers

by Lenne Eidson Espenschied

Overview

Having the most compelling evidence and airtight argument does not mean you'll win your case if you cannot clearly and expertly express yourself. Using common examples from every-day legal documents, the Grammar and Writing Handbook shows you precisely which rules need to be followed, how to choose the correct words, and the most effective way to structure every sentence. The book includes a brief history of the English language, as well as comprehensive information on:

• Parts of speech
• Verb properties
• Singular vs. plural
• Punctuation and mechanics
• Using words to convey meaning
• Agreement
• Composing sentences
• Variety in composing sentences
• Composing paragraphs
• Composing a legal memorandum
• Faux pas: miscellanea
• Extra credit for grammar maestros

This essential handbook also includes an appendix of common irregular verbs, and another appendix with a sample legal memorandum. The Grammar and Writing Handbook is the thorough resource you need that will help you compose more persuasive, stronger material that's flawlessly written—which can be the difference you need to win you the case or the client.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781616328825
Publisher:	American Bar Association
Publication date:	04/16/2012
Series:	ABA Fundamentals
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Lenné Eidson Espenschied is a corporate lawyer with 22 years of legal experience in transactional, corporate and business law with an additional two years experience as a Certified Public Accountant. In 1992, she founded The Law Office of Lenné Espenschied and currently serves as a sole practitioner, focusing on legal representation for all stages of a corporation's life cycle. Additionally, she began Legalease Seminars in 2005, which delivers instructional public and private seminars on legal drafting to firms and corporate law departments. Previously, she served as an associate attorney at Sutherland, Asbill and Brennan and as senior staff counsel at NationsBank. Espenschied earned her bachelor's degree magna cum laude in accounting from the University of Georgia in 1980. She then graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1985, where she served on the Georgia Law Review Editorial Board and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. Teaching aides for this book including teaching notes, sample documents, drafting assignments, and grading rubrics are available to law school faculty at www.draftingpowerfulprose.com.