Point Made: How to Write Like the Nation's Top Advocates.by Guberman New**

Oxford University Press Inc

Master the art of legal writing with 'Point Made: How to Write Like the Nation's Top Advocates' by Ross Guberman. This comprehensive guide offers a scientific approach to crafting compelling legal prose, drawing insights from the nation's most influential lawyers. Learn practical, step-by-step techniques for structuring motions and briefs, drafting winning headings, and telling persuasive stories, even with dry evidence. The book features empirical analysis of arguments from top legal minds like Barack Obama, John Roberts, and Elena Kagan, demystifying their strategies into learnable techniques with annotated examples. Each chapter addresses common legal writing challenges, providing strategic roadmaps, practical tips, and engaging examples with titles like 'Brass Tacks' and 'Talk to Yourself'. The second edition includes new examples from high-profile cases and introduces eight new superstar lawyers. 'Point Made' is an indispensable resource for improving advocacy skills and transforming good briefs into great ones, making complex legal writing accessible and actionable. Product Summary: - Title: Point Made: How to Write Like the Nation's Top Advocates - Author: Ross Guberman - Publisher: Oxford University Press - Format: Paperback - Pages: 416 - Language: English - ISBN: 9780199943852 - Release Date: 22/05/2014