Dear Legal Writer, Add these 3 eggs to your editing basket.

2026Legal Writing
Written By Amanda Haverstick

They save space AND make your writing flow better.

🐣 “it is anticipated that” —> “it is expected that”

🐣 “did not provide any” —> “provided no”

🐣 “pursuant to” —> “under”

***So what’s in your basket for today?

Matt and I are spending time with my mom and other family in RI.

Sending love to you and yours—

💌 Amanda

#DearLegalWriter

🍄🐇🐥

Amanda Haverstick
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