The nature of persuasion -- The ethical, professional advocate -- Organizing persuasive arguments -- Themes for persuasive arguments -- Developing persuasive arguments -- Refining persuasive arguments -- Editing persuasive arguments -- Trial motions & motion practice -- Appellate briefs & appellate practice -- Statements of fact and of the case -- Oral argument.
Summary:
"An Advocate Persuades introduces its reader to the role of the advocate and the tools of persuasion. This book, like its predecessor A Lawyer Writes, places the reader in the role of a first-year attorney. Now, that first-year attorney must draft a motion or appellate brief and then present an oral argument. With step-by-step explanations and numerous examples, An Advocate Persuades explains how to develop and refine trial-level and appellate arguments and then how to present those arguments orally. Speaking to its readers in a straightforward manner, An Advocate Persuades communicates both the theories and foundational skills of persuasion so that they will be retained for a lifetime of legal practice"-- Provided by publisher.
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