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Billing the Right Way—What Every New Attorney Needs to Know This month’s feature is different than our typical writing-focused one, but it is just as important. Knowing how to bill will save you time and avoid lots of stress. Most new attorneys start their first job knowing how to research,...
Writing a Successful Brief in Support of a Summary Judgment There are many ways to write a successful summary judgment brief, but there are some common best practices you can utilize to help you. Here is a look at our process: I. Introduction This is your first impression. Do not...
Neven and Brendan Present to Hennepin and Ramsey County Bar Associations on AI and Legal Writing On March 26, we presented a CLE on legal writing and AI for the Minnesota State, Hennepin County, and Ramsey County Bar Associations. We provided an overview on how to harness the power of...
Brian Garner’s “Redbook: A Manual of Legal Style”—An Indispensable Tool. Welcome to the March 2025 Edition of the Newsletter! If you haven’t familiarized yourself with Mr. Garner or his Redbook, we think it’s time to change that! Bryan Garner is a prominent figure in legal writing and has written numerous...
Hello all, we had a very busy January, which led us to skip an issue of this Newsletter. Both of us co-chaired, hosted, and presented at a full-day CLE hosted by Minnesota CLE on writing with AI. Legal professionals recently had the opportunity to enhance their skills at the cutting-edge...
Wicked Good Writing. This month’s pop culture feature centers on Wicked the movie—slight spoilers ahead. In Wicked, we learn that stories are shaped by perspective. Much like Glinda and Elphaba’s conflicting narratives, legal writing shapes a client’s story, highlighting the importance of clarity, strategy, and empathy. Perspective is a key...
Writing Tips From the Simpsons The Simpsons can teach good writing by demonstrating the importance of wellrounded characters, strong dialogue, layered themes, precise pacing, and structure. It’s an excellent example of how humor, when combined with thoughtful storytelling, can not only entertain but also provoke thought and emotion. Sometimes the...
THE FUTURE of Legal Tech and the Art of Persuasive Legal Writing Legal writing can be complex, but with the right techniques, it becomes a powerful tool for persuasion. In this inaugural Legal Writing Mastery newsletter, brought to you by Hellmuth & Johnson’s Legal Writing Practice Group, we provide more...