The importance of lawyers using strong writing skills

In the movies, cases are often won or lost based on an attorney's dramatic arguments in the courtroom, but these days many lawyers say the battleground has shifted to the written word, with more casesbeing decided by judges based on the motions and briefs they receive.Chicago Lawyerspoke to lawyers, judges and teachers to see when the tide first began turning and what techniques are the most effective in creating …

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