دانلود کتاب An Advocate Persuades

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Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Nature of Persuasion
I. Principles of Persuasion
II. Using the Principles Together
Practice Points
Chapter 2: The Ethical, Professional Advocate
I. Why Act Ethically and Professionally?
II. Some Guiding Principles
III. Specific Rules an Advocate Should Know
Practice Points
Chapter 3: A Litigation Overview
I. Civil vs. Criminal Litigation
II. Civil Litigation
III. Criminal Litigation
Chapter 4: Motion Practice
I. A Trial Motion and Its Parts
II. The Rules That Govern Trial Motions
III. After the Motion Is Drafted
Practice Points
Chapter 5: Appellate Practice
I. Appellate Briefs
II. The Rules that Govern Appeals
III. The Court and Its Players: Judges, Law Clerks, and Staff Attorneys
IV. The Appellate Process
V. Fundamental Appellate Concepts
Practice Points
Chapter 6: Themes for Persuasive Arguments
I. The Purpose of a Theme
II. Developing a Theme
III. When to Develop a Theme
Practice Points
Chapter 7: Organizing Persuasive Arguments
Section 7.1: Organizing Claims and Arguments
I. Organizing Multiple Claims
II. Organizing Multiple Legal Arguments Within a Single Claim
III. Introducing Sub-Arguments
IV. Organizing a Single Legal Argument
Practice Points
Section 7.2: Structuring Analogical Arguments
Practice Points
Section 7.3: Structuring Rule-Based Arguments
I. A Simple Rule-Based Argument
II. Statutory Construction Arguments
III. Policy Arguments
IV. Syllogisms
Practice Points
Section 7.4: Using Rule-Based and Analogical Arguments Together
Practice Points
Section 7.5: Structuring Factor Analyses
I. Factors Analyzed as a Single Legal Argument
II. Factors Analyzed in Multiple, Distinct Legal Arguments
III. Choosing an Organizational Structure for a Factor Analysis
Practice Points
Chapter 8: Developing Persuasive Arguments
I. Begin with Your Conclusion
II. Explain the Law Persuasively
III. Apply Your Persuasive Explanation of the Law to the Facts
IV. End with a Final Conclusion
Practice Points
Chapter 9: Refining Persuasive Arguments
I. Core Concepts
II. Persuasion Through Point Headings
III. Paragraph-Level Persuasion
IV. Sentence-Level Persuasion
V. Persuasion through Quotations
VI. Persuasion through Citations
Practice Points
Chapter 10: Constructing Motions and Supporting Memoranda of Law
I. Your Audience: The Trial Judge
II. The Motion
III. The Memorandum of Law
Practice Points
Chapter 11: Constructing Appellate Briefs
I. Appellant\'s Brief
II. Respondent\'s Brief
III. Appellant\'s Reply Brief
Practice Points
Chapter 12: Statements of Fact and of the Case
I. Statements of Fact vs. Statements of the Case
II. Present the Conflict and Your Client
III. Decide Which Facts to Include
IV. Organize Your Statement of Facts
V. Create a Persuasive Statement of Facts
Practice Points
Chapter 13: Editing and Polishing for Persuasion
I. Check Your Procedural and Local Rules
II. Your Argument
III. Statements of Fact (or of the Case)
IV. If You Are Drafting a Motion and Supporting Memorandum of Law
V. If You Are Drafting an Appellate Brief
VI. Customize Your Editing Checklist
Chapter 14: Oral Argument
Section 14.1: The Purpose of Oral Argument
I. The Court\'s Goals
II. The Advocate\'s Goals
Practice Points
Section 14.2: Preparing for Oral Argument
I. Create a Strong Foundation
II. Prepare Your Argument
III. Prepare Written Materials
IV. “Where Do I Park?” and Other Practical Matters
Section 14.3: Presenting Oral Argument
I. Your Frame of Mind
II. Inhabit Your Space Confidently
III. Leave Your Baggage Behind
IV. Make Eye Contact
V. Speak Slowly and Simply
VI. Have a Conversation
VII. Use Humor with Care
VIII. Assert Conclusions, Not Your Beliefs
IX. Deliver Your Opening
X. Respond to Questions from the Bench
XI. Conclude
XII. Listen When the Court Questions Opposing Counsel
XIII. Rebuttal
Practice Points
Section 14.4: Trial Courts vs. Appellate Courts
I. Arguing Before Trial Courts
II. Arguing Before Appellate Courts
Practice Points
Appendix A: Moot Court Arguments
Appendix B: Prakash v. Starr Publishing Corp.
I. Summary of the Arguments
II. Skills and Techniques
III. The Documents
Appendix C: State v. Lynwood Appellate Briefs
I. Summary of the Arguments
II. Skills and Techniques
III. The Briefs
Index