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.