Lawyers who’ve been living with a case, especially in an area of their specialty, are deeply immersed in the relevant law. But don’t assume that’s true of the court—judges tend to be generalists, given the wide array of cases on their dockets. To maximize persuasiveness, make your papers easily comprehensible to a relative stranger:
► The practical message: Although you are an expert in your case, your judicial audience isn’t (yet). Draft your motions and briefs accordingly.
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