Includes bibliographical references (pages [291]-303).
Pt. I. The fundamentals of legal writing -- Organizing your material -- The rules of the road -- The mechanics of editing -- Pt. II The fundamentals of argument for all lawyers -- The art of argument -- The role of narrative in argument -- Pt. III Writing in litigation -- Writing the facts -- Writing arguments -- Writing trial and appellate briefs, as well as affidavits -- Writing complaints and answers -- Writing in discovery -- Pt. IV. Writing in legal practice -- Technical writing -- Writing E-mail and letters -- Writing memos -- Drafting contracts and rules -- Conclusion : The real damage of bad legal writing