An Advocate Persuades

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Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: The Nature of Persuasion I. Principles of Persuasion II. Using the Principles Together Practice Points Chapter 2: The Ethical, Professional Advocate I. Why Act Ethically and Professionally? II. Some Guiding Principles III. Specific Rules an Advocate Should Know Practice Points Chapter 3: A Litigation Overview I. Civil vs. Criminal Litigation II. Civil Litigation III. Criminal Litigation Chapter 4: Motion Practice I. A Trial Motion and Its Parts II. The Rules That Govern Trial Motions III. After the Motion Is Drafted Practice Points Chapter 5: Appellate Practice I. Appellate Briefs II. The Rules that Govern Appeals III. The Court and Its Players: Judges, Law Clerks, and Staff Attorneys IV. The Appellate Process V. Fundamental Appellate Concepts Practice Points Chapter 6: Themes for Persuasive Arguments I. The Purpose of a Theme II. Developing a Theme III. When to Develop a Theme Practice Points Chapter 7: Organizing Persuasive Arguments Section 7.1: Organizing Claims and Arguments I. Organizing Multiple Claims II. Organizing Multiple Legal Arguments Within a Single Claim III. Introducing Sub-Arguments IV. Organizing a Single Legal Argument Practice Points Section 7.2: Structuring Analogical Arguments Practice Points Section 7.3: Structuring Rule-Based Arguments I. A Simple Rule-Based Argument II. Statutory Construction Arguments III. Policy Arguments IV. Syllogisms Practice Points Section 7.4: Using Rule-Based and Analogical Arguments Together Practice Points Section 7.5: Structuring Factor Analyses I. Factors Analyzed as a Single Legal Argument II. Factors Analyzed in Multiple, Distinct Legal Arguments III. Choosing an Organizational Structure for a Factor Analysis Practice Points Chapter 8: Developing Persuasive Arguments I. Begin with Your Conclusion II. Explain the Law Persuasively III. Apply Your Persuasive Explanation of the Law to the Facts IV. End with a Final Conclusion Practice Points Chapter 9: Refining Persuasive Arguments I. Core Concepts II. Persuasion Through Point Headings III. Paragraph-Level Persuasion IV. Sentence-Level Persuasion V. Persuasion through Quotations VI. Persuasion through Citations Practice Points Chapter 10: Constructing Motions and Supporting Memoranda of Law I. Your Audience: The Trial Judge II. The Motion III. The Memorandum of Law Practice Points Chapter 11: Constructing Appellate Briefs I. Appellant's Brief II. Respondent's Brief III. Appellant's Reply Brief Practice Points Chapter 12: Statements of Fact and of the Case I. Statements of Fact vs. Statements of the Case II. Present the Conflict and Your Client III. Decide Which Facts to Include IV. Organize Your Statement of Facts V. Create a Persuasive Statement of Facts Practice Points Chapter 13: Editing and Polishing for Persuasion I. Check Your Procedural and Local Rules II. Your Argument III. Statements of Fact (or of the Case) IV. If You Are Drafting a Motion and Supporting Memorandum of Law V. If You Are Drafting an Appellate Brief VI. Customize Your Editing Checklist Chapter 14: Oral Argument Section 14.1: The Purpose of Oral Argument I. The Court's Goals II. The Advocate's Goals Practice Points Section 14.2: Preparing for Oral Argument I. Create a Strong Foundation II. Prepare Your Argument III. Prepare Written Materials IV. “Where Do I Park?” and Other Practical Matters Section 14.3: Presenting Oral Argument I. Your Frame of Mind II. Inhabit Your Space Confidently III. Leave Your Baggage Behind IV. Make Eye Contact V. Speak Slowly and Simply VI. Have a Conversation VII. Use Humor with Care VIII. Assert Conclusions, Not Your Beliefs IX. Deliver Your Opening X. Respond to Questions from the Bench XI. Conclude XII. Listen When the Court Questions Opposing Counsel XIII. Rebuttal Practice Points Section 14.4: Trial Courts vs. Appellate Courts I. Arguing Before Trial Courts II. Arguing Before Appellate Courts Practice Points Appendix A: Moot Court Arguments Appendix B: Prakash v. Starr Publishing Corp. I. Summary of the Arguments II. Skills and Techniques III. The Documents Appendix C: State v. Lynwood Appellate Briefs I. Summary of the Arguments II. Skills and Techniques III. The Briefs Index