Law Practice
Jan. 7, 2012
Legal writing: Brevity, it matters
Being brief and to the point will help communicate your message more effectively. By Blair Schlecter of Hurrell Cantrall LLP
"The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do."
- Thomas Jefferson
So it is true with legal writing as well. Brevity in your writing will help communicate your message more effectively. Brevity is important for a number of reasons:
Brevity is powerful and memorable. When you write a legal motion or other legal documents, brevity makes your point...
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