Style & Persuasion – A Handbook for Lawyers

Effective Communication Starts Here As an attorney, your success depends on your ability to communicate effectively, regardless of the subject or audience. Your goal must be simple, unadorned prose; writing that is lean, strong, and free of embellishment. None of that comes effortlessly, but armed with the right strategies, it is easily achievable. “This handbook is a must read for any lawyer seeking to unlock the secret of transforming legal argument into an enticing story that converts the reader to the author’s point of view.” Robert B. Hille, Esq. Past President, NJSBA Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP, Roseland Add STYLE & PERSUASION to Your Legal Writing As an award-winning author, retired New Jersey Superior Court Judge Nelson Johnson enjoys sharing the “tricks of the writing trade” that are rarely discussed in college or law school – yet are highly effective. Judge Johnson’s passion for writing has spanned his career, and when he left the bench, he decided to consolidate and share his decades of observations and unique insights into the most effective legal writing strategies. The concepts he shares in Style & Persuasion will help you to develop new habits that will build confidence and transform your writing style.