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Legal Writing Skills Every Attorney Must Know

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Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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Eduardo Martinez
Kevin Knight
Mark Kardos
David Gabor
Robert Foster
With Eduardo V. Martinez from Eduardo Martinez, Attorney at Law + 4 others

Thu, Jun 11, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102069

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Overview

Say Goodbye to Lackluster Writing With Tried-and-True Tips From the Pros

Don't let weak writing kill strong legal arguments. In this practical guide, our expert faculty discuss legal writing skills that lawyers rely on in daily practice, from pointers for formulating powerful headings to tips for breaking down complex legal concepts into plain English. Find out how to craft legal documents with persuasion and clarity while preventing errors that undermine credibility. Fire up your writing skills and earn credit at the same time - register today!

  • Examine best practices for structuring arguments and engaging the reader.
  • Determine how to strike the right balance between logic and emotion.
  • Uncover practical guidance for eliminating ambiguity from legal writing.
  • Develop strategies for proofreading and revising legal documents.
  • Discover the dos and don's of harnessing AI for legal writing.

*Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. A Strategic Map to Structuring Arguments and Holding the Reader's Interest
  2. Persuasive Writing Techniques for Attorneys
  3. Achieving Clarity and Precision in Legal Writing
  4. Real-World Tips for Proofreading, Revising, and Crafting Strong Conclusions
  5. Drafting Legal Documents With AI: Dos and Don'ts
  6. Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Legal Writing

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. A Strategic Map to Structuring Arguments and Holding the Reader's Interest

    1. Identifying Your Best Arguments and Sequencing Them Strategically
    2. Where Readers Typically Lose Interest - and How Structure Can Prevent That
    3. Structuring the Facts Into a Compelling Narrative
    4. Determining When Extra Detail Is Necessary vs. Distracting
    5. Maintaining Credibility
    6. Using Theme and Perspective to Influence the Audience
    7. Formulating Powerful Yet Concise Headings

  2. Persuasive Writing Techniques for Attorneys

    1. Consistency of Tone and Voice: The Key to Readability
    2. Word Choice: Why It Matters
    3. Tips for Balancing Emotion and Logic
    4. Sentence Structure and Paragraph Transitions

  3. Achieving Clarity and Precision in Legal Writing

    1. Identifying Words and Phrases That Don't Add Substantive Value
    2. Eliminating Redundancy and Ambiguity
    3. Drafting Provisions That Withstand Scrutiny
    4. Plain English: What Does It Actually Mean in Legal Writing?
    5. Explaining Complex Legal Concepts Without Oversimplifying Them

  4. Real-World Tips for Proofreading, Revising, and Crafting Strong Conclusions

  5. Drafting Legal Documents With AI: Dos and Don'ts

  6. Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Legal Writing

    1. Avoiding Misrepresentation: Citation Dos and Don'ts
    2. Ethical Boundaries in Persuasive Writing
    3. Using AI-Generated Content: What Are Your Disclosure Obligations?
    4. Confidentiality Duties: Understanding How They Apply to Written Work
    5. Written Work Drafted by Legal Staff or Junior Attorneys: Who Is Ethically Responsible?

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Eduardo V Martinez
Eduardo V.
Martinez
Eduardo Martinez, Attorney at Law
Kevin T Knight
Kevin T.
Knight
DSK Law
Mark S Kardos
Mark S.
Kardos
Law Offices of Kardos & Goch
David Gabor
David
Gabor
The Wagner Law Group
Robert J Foster
Robert J.
Foster
Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP
Speaker bio
Eduardo V Martinez

Eduardo V. Martinez

Eduardo Martinez, Attorney at Law
Eduardo Martinez

is in self-practice with a primary focus in mediation, as well as contractual and business law, which he also teaches. He retired as a Captain from the U.S. Navy after 30 years and still consults on matters of national security. Dr. Martinez is currently on staff at Angelo State University, where he teaches intelligence and security studies. He is also on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Homeland and National Security Perspectives. Dr. Martinez has written articles involving transportation security and maritime cyberterrorism. He is a former special assistant attorney general for the state of Mississippi, and admitted to all Mississippi state and federal courts, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Court of Military Appeals, U.S. Court of International Trade, and U.S. Supreme Court. Dr. Martinez earned his B.A. degree in government from the University of Texas, his M.A. degree in legal studies from Antioch University, his M.S.S. degree from the U.S. Army War College and his J.D. degree from the Mississippi College School of Law.

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Kevin T Knight

Kevin T. Knight

DSK Law
Kevin Knight

is a partner in the law offices of DSK Law. He is board-certified as a trial lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Over the course of his practice, Mr. Knight has generally focused on personal injury litigation. He earned his B.S.B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law.

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Mark S Kardos

Mark S. Kardos

Law Offices of Kardos & Goch
Mark Kardos

is the principal in the Law Offices of Kardos & Goch, where he has litigated personal injury cases in Philadelphia for more than 42 years, with several verdicts published in the Pennsylvania Jury Reporter and The Verdict, a publication of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association. He also serves as a Judge Pro Tem for the Philadelphia Common Pleas Court. Mr. Kardos earned his B.S. degree from Millersville University and his J.D. degree from the University of Baltimore Law School.

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David Gabor

David Gabor

The Wagner Law Group
David Gabor

is a partner with The Wagner Law Group where he focuses his practice in human resources consulting; which includes drafting policies, negotiation of contracts, training employees, representing employers during audits, and overseeing ADA compliance for websites. Mr. Gabor handles litigation in federal and state courts and at arbitrations in issues arising out of the employer-employee relationship. He also maintains an appellate practice. Mr. Gabor is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the New York State and Massachusetts bar associations, Northeast Human Resources Association, Society for Human Resource Management, and Labor and Employment Law Committee. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Michigan and his J.D. degree from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Centre.

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Robert J Foster

Robert J. Foster

Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP
Robert Foster

is a Partner at Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP, where he represents clients in a wide range of complex litigation, including class actions, shareholder disputes, unfair competition, Lanham Act claims, insurance coverage and bad faith, professional liability, and personal injury matters. He also has extensive appellate experience and has served as amicus curiae for leading organizations such as the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. In addition, Mr. Foster regularly advises companies on indemnification, licensing, trademark, and copyright issues. Mr. Foster has also taught as an adjunct professor at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business and, from 2001 to 2018, at Temple University, where he taught Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports and Recreation. He has been certified by the NFL and NBA Players Associations as a player representative, negotiating marketing deals for athletes and companies, advising professional teams, facilities, and organizations on risk management, and providing counsel to writers, musicians, and athletes nationwide. He has also written and spoken extensively on liability issues in amateur and professional sports. In addition to his litigation and teaching work, Mr. Foster serves as Judge Pro Tempore with the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, where he acts as a settlement master. He frequently serves as an arbitrator, often as chairperson, and has been appointed Special Master at the request of the Court. A frequent CLE presenter, Mr. Foster lectures on topics such as indemnification agreements, subrogation and liens, legal research and writing, technology, discovery, insurance disputes, and the Fair Share Act. He also moderates an annual Judicial Forum on litigation techniques, featuring judges from across the Philadelphia region. 

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