TY  - BOOK
AU  - Aldisert,Ruggero J.
TI  - Winning on appeal: better briefs and oral argument 
T2  - NITA practical guide series
SN  - 9781556818240 (pbk.)
AV  - KF9050 .A935 2003
U1  - 347.738 
PY  - 2003///
CY  - Louisville, CO
PB  - National Institute for Trial Advocacy
KW  - Appellate procedure
KW  - United States
KW  - Legal briefs
KW  - Trial practice
KW  - Forensic oratory
N1  - 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)
ER  -