Johanna Schiavoni

Johanna Schiavoni

December 03, 2021 | The Recorder

On Appeals: The Costs of Incivility

Incivility in appellate briefs continues to rear its head. And it can have consequences other than killing the argument in your client's case.

By Johanna Schiavoni

6 minute read

March 02, 2021 | The Recorder

On Appeals: Incivility Is Killing Your Argument

Lawyers litigating an appeal seek to persuade a panel of judges that their argument and client should win the day. Telling your client's story can make your case. But, telling that story in an uncivil way undercuts your ability to persuade.

By Johanna Schiavoni

5 minute read