Perspective
Apr. 12, 2016
Ineffective Invective
On the (rare) occasions when something in an adversary's brief actually qualifies as "ridiculous," you should stifle the urge to say so. By David M. Balabanian
LESSONS LEARNED
On the (rare) occasions when something in an adversary's brief actually qualifies as "ridiculous," you should stifle the urge to say so.
Like reweaving, advocacy is best when invisible. The goal is to present yourself as a trustworthy source on whom the reader can safely rely. Invective, even when warranted, destroys that image, forcibly reminding the reader that you are, after all, ...
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