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Kuhne, Cecil C.

Building your best argument Cecil C. Kuhne, III. - Chicago, Ill. American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division c2010. - vi, 243 p. 23 cm.

Includes index.

The battle of persuasion : harder than it looks -- Simple and direct : clarity counts -- Leading off : the importance of a strong introduction -- Summarily speaking : an overview's significance -- Just the facts : setting up the background -- Short bursts : for diminishing attention spans -- History of the case : the devil is in the details -- Statutory construction : it can be critical -- Legislative purpose : determining congressional intent -- Discussing case law : an overlooked art form -- Your opponent's argument : the key to effective challenges -- Policy considerations : they often count -- Obsessive-compulsive : organization is key -- STELLAR examples.

ISBN: 9781604428384 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1604428384 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2010005825

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Trial practice--United States.
Judicial process--United States.
Law--Methodology.--United States
Persuasion (Psychology)
Forensic oratory

LC Class. No.: KF 8915 / .K84 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 347.73/75