Fontham, Michael R.

Persuasive written and oral advocacy in trial and appellate courts Michael R. Fontham, Michael Vitiello, David W. Miller. - 2nd ed. - Austin, Tex. Wolters Kluwer c2007. - xxvii, 460 p. 25 cm.

"Aspen Publishers" -- At the head of title.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Getting started -- Writing persuasively -- Writing for clarity -- Editing -- Finding and applying the law -- Preparing for oral argument -- Presenting the oral argument -- Preparing memoranda for the trial court and research memoranda -- Taking an appeal -- Applying the standard of review -- Preparing appellate briefs and oral argument -- Preparing writ applications, petitions for rehearing, and appellate motions.

9780735562301 073556230X

2007000573


Legal briefs--United States.
Appellate procedure--United States.
Trial practice--United States.
Oral pleading--United States.

KF 251 / .F658 2007