Has anyone noticed that lawyers are obsessed with punctuation marks? I mean, just obsessed. I mean, I get it: Correct grammar can make a profound difference. But seriously, when is the last time the choice between a semicolon and a colon had immense implications for your writing? Damn it! Now, I’m trying to think of…
Standard Legal Clauses, Rewritten with Exclamation Points
It’s time to give some extra oomph to standard legal clauses.
Because-Noun, A Lawyer's Use
What’s a traditional lawyer to do with the because-noun? We have some tried and true suggestions.
Top 4 Obvious and Insipid Frat Boy Lawyer Words
Stop abusing these four obvious and insipid frat boy lawyer words and you may actually move up in the law job pecking order.
I’m Tired of the Grammar Nazis
I’m being told that, without a near-perfect memo for a writing sample, it will be hard to get a job. Just how important is the em dash anyway?
Awesomize Your Practice With ‘Etc.’
Should the common lawyer use “etc.” in important legal documents? You betcha. Here’s when you should use this nifty little legal term.