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 When the need for an appellate brief arises, consider employing the services of Theodore C. Forrence, an experienced appellate attorney.
Some good reasons:
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| Time | It takes time to write concise briefs. For most attorneys, time is a scarce commodity. An old anecdote tells the story of a lawyer who handed the judge a hurriedly written brief and apologized by saying, “Sorry, your Honor. If I’d had more time, I would have written less.” |
| Focus | Facts are no substitute for focus. The best vehicle to a winning argument is one that provides the reader with a synopsis of the record that features carefully selected short quotations from the legal authorities. Briefs are frequently packed with too many lengthy quotations. An experienced brief writer can focus facts into persuasive arguments.
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| Accuracy | Few writers can edit their own work. After reading passages over and over again, eyes glaze over and miss obvious errors. An experienced appellate brief writer, with a neutral perspective, can present arguments with style and clarity.
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| Experience | Years of experience demonstrate that some issues, no matter how brilliantly researched and thoughtfully presented, are of little interest to appellate courts. An experienced appellate advocate can make an informed assessment of which arguments have the potential to hold sway and which ones will likely fall on deaf ears.
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