April 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Back to Basics: Why Word Choice, Grammar and Punctuation Still MatterAs staid and unfashionable as it might sound, proper grammar, punctuation and word choice still matter because they provide structure and clarity. Lawyers' tools are words, in both writing and oral advocacy. Our existence as litigators depends on our ability to persuade the trier of fact, which depends on our ability to communicate effectively.
By Jeannine Sano, Eric Krause and Denise Plunkett
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