Dear Legal Writer: Never put a comma before beginning parentheses.
It’s unnecessary, and it’s considered redundant. WRONG: The teacher said “hi” to only one…
12 resolutions for eager-to-be-better legal writers:
In 2026, I will: Put more verbs in the active voice (1)& use “that,”…
Dear Legal Writer: Stop saying “the same” in legal writing.
Dear Legal Writer: Stop saying “the same” in legal writing. “The same” leaves havoc…
- 2025 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
One thing I do is review legal resumes.I see them from a full spectrum of peeps—
One thing I do is review legal resumes.I see them from a full spectrum…
Dear Legal Writer: Instead of “one of the parties,” try “one party.”
Dear Legal Writer: Instead of “one of the parties,” try “one party.” ▪️ Example:…
- 2025 | Dear 1L | Dear 2L | Legal Writing
My brother Nick has published a book!
My brother Nick has published a book! It’s called “Fagan of Hoboken & the…
- 2025 | Dear 1L | Dear 2L | Legal Writing
Lawyers seek to “leverage” LinkedIn but make 3 big mistakes.
Lawyers seek to “leverage” LinkedIn but make 3 big mistakes. 1️⃣ MISTAKE 1:You post…
Dear Legal Writer, There’s a WRONG way to phrase things when you compare and contrast case law that I see folks do all the time. Let’s make sure it isn’t by you.
Dear Legal Writer, There’s a WRONG way to phrase things when you compare and…
Dear Legal Writer: Always use parallel structure. Here’s how to do (in 3 easy steps)—
Dear Legal Writer: Always use parallel structure. Here’s how to do(in 3 easy steps)—…
Dear Legal Writer: The Oxford Comma is the ugliest eyesore.
Dear Legal Writer: The Oxford Comma is the ugliest eyesore. But we legal writers…
When I look at your writing, I cringe when I see “However, . . .” to start a sentence.
When I look at your writing, I cringe when I see “However, . ….
- 2025 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
Dear 1L: The words “move,” “request,” and “ask” act differently.
Dear 1L: The words “move,” “request,” and “ask” act differently. ✔️ Defendants ask the…