Winning on appeal : better briefs and oral argument / by Ruggero J. Aldisert.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 423-429) and index.

Appellate review : a panorama -- The purpose of brief writing -- The purpose of oral argument -- Jurisdiction -- Issue preservation and standards of review -- Getting started : requirements for briefs, records and appendices -- Research and use of authorities -- Finding the argument that will win -- The brief : how many issues? -- The brief : stating the issue(s) -- The brief : statements of the case -- The brief : statement of facts -- The brief : summary of the argument -- The brief : state your theme -- The brief : identify the flashpoint of controversy -- The required logical form for each issue -- The brief : shortening the argument -- Write to persuade -- The brief : perfecting the argument -- The brief : formal and informal fallacies -- The brief : a compendium of advice Preparing for oral argument -- How top-flight appellate lawyers prepare -- Delivering the argument -- Two important checklists : brief writing and oral argument (preparation).