I wanted to share this article about legal writing because the " Art of Plain Language " is very much just that. An art. Many legal professionals fail to express themselves so the reader can understand what they are reading on the first read. Many try to throw legalese in the mix or try to insert $20.00 words thinking it will prove they went to law school. And most important many lawyers " Dress to impress " the judge. And in most cases and judges schedules , it is more time consuming and will frustrate the judge when he has to slow down to understand and or READ the documents over again. So it's just best to get it right the first time and not risk making those involved frustrated. In my experience I often find it amazing how even a lawyers' paralegal fails to spell check or spell your name correctly.
So I read this very good article about the importance of Plain Language in your legal writing. And I find it not only crucial but it will be where you ultimately will make your money as a legal professional. " Write it so the reader understands the first time he or she reads. "
https://www.michbar.org/file/barjournal/article/documents/pdf4article3120.pdf
Hon. Gerald Lebovits, Legal Writing, Michagan Bar Journal, Plain Language Committee
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