As someone who has practiced for 30 years and won numerous legal writing awards, I’m often asked for advice on how to write to make the best impression on judges. While a lot of this will depend upon the particular facts and law at issue in each case, let me offer some pointers on how not to write—thanks to the bad impressions made by lawyers in the following cautionary tales.

It’s a Pleading, Not a Screenplay

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