Law Practice,
Appellate Practice
Nov. 2, 2020
Word Counts
When I receive an appellant’s opening brief or respondent’s brief from my opponent, I print it out. Then I close my eyes and hold it in my hand, feeling its weight. Then I ask myself: “How many words?” The wheels of my brain turn for a few seconds, and then I proclaim the answer:
Myron Moskovitz
Legal Director
Moskovitz Appellate Team
90 Crocker Ave
Piedmont , CA 94611-3823
Phone: (510) 384-0354
Email: myronmoskovitz@gmail.com
UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hal
When I receive an appellant's opening brief or respondent's brief from my opponent, I print it out. Then I close my eyes and hold it in my hand, feeling its weight. Then I ask myself: "How many words?" The wheels of my brain turn for a few seconds, and then I proclaim the answer: "Around 13,990 words." Then I turn to the last page of the brief, the certificate of word count. Bingo! The number is almost always within four or five words of my g...
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