Guide to Legal Writing
Feb. 2, 2026
What makes a great brief? Part 2: Making the most of what you've got
Like Jim Thorpe winning the 1912 Olympic decathlon in mismatched shoes pulled from the trash, the greatest appellate brief makes the most of a flawed trial record by finding hidden zingers that turn losers into winners.
Myron Moskovitz
Legal Director
Moskovitz Appellate Team
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Piedmont , CA 94611-3823
Phone: (510) 384-0354
Email: myronmoskovitz@gmail.com
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