I am always looking for resources to help me write better. Here’s an interesting twist: study the writing skills of five great Presidents and adapt those lessons to modern legal writing.
What is the successful lawyer?
Notes on the
Practice of Law
Lessons from a Lifetime in Court
Some Observations after 35 years as a Divorce Lawyer.
The Long View
I read a tweet from Zen Fi that made me chuckle, “Our ancestors went through wars, famines, and disasters, and all we are asked to do is wash our hands, sit our asses down and watch Netflix.” It puts things into perspective.
The “Practice of” Law
I have always found the expression, “The Practice of Law,” suggestive. When I recently asked a lawyer friend what he was up to, he said he was still practicing because he hadn’t gotten it perfect yet.
About the author
Steven N.Peskind
Principal Attorney
To be successful, a lawyer must have insight into the whole human catastrophe and be able to effectively traverse the legal system. It is the intersection of these two disciplines that fascinate me. I have been a lifelong student of both human nature and the law, and have created this blog to help others following my path.
Book Reviews
Practice Hacks
Random Musings
Trial Practice
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