Testimonials
Law Professors and Senior Partners
“A serious effort to improve one of lawyers’ most vital skills.”
Prof. Jesse H. Choper
Former Dean
U.C. Berkeley School of Law
“This manual should be required reading for every lawyer in America. The examples are terrific!”
Gerald F. Uelmen
Professor and Former Dean
Santa Clara University, School of Law
“No book better presents how to write with the clarity and vigor demanded of the successful practitioner.”
Robert M. Westberg
Pillsbury LLP
San Francisco
“Daniel Smith’s seminar and materials are excellent. He breaks down writing strategies into simple concepts and demonstrates from appellate briefs in high-profile cases how to apply those concepts. All lawyers–from first-year associate to partner–will benefit from his teachings.”
Carly Alameda
Farella Braun + Martel
Participants
"Of my first brief after the seminar the judge said: 'excellent,'
'succinct,' 'to the point,' and 'very helpful.' A first! Thanks for your excellent
course."
"Outstanding!"
"Absolutely fabulous."
"Incredibly helpful."
"The best CLE course I have ever taken."
"Excellent. I'll put these tips to use tomorrow!"
"Superb course; superb teacher."
"Excellent program by a well-qualified speaker."
"Excellent. Tremendously clear and easy to follow."
"Patient, sophisticated, storytelling teacher. Invaluable!"
"I will highly recommend this session to everyone I speak with."
"Fantastic. I will be keeping this on top of my desk."
"Extremely well done. I will refer to this booklet often."
"Truly educational both for the novice and savvy veteran lawyers."
"Most helpful MCLE event ever attended. A must for success as an
attorney."
"Marvelous-colorful, passionate, interesting. Great balance in explaining how and why to write well."
"The best seminar on legal writing I have ever taken; as enjoyable as it was
informative."