{"product_id":"point-taken-how-to-write-like-the-worlds-best-judges-by-ross-guberman-2015","title":"Point Taken: How To Write Like the World's Best Judges by Ross Guberman | 2015","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePoint Taken: How To Write Like the World's Best Judges by Ross Guberman | 2015\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.7998%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.7853%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoss Guberman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.7998%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.7853%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Sep 2015\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.7998%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.7853%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9780190268589\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.7998%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.7853%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftcover (376 pp)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.7998%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.7853%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOxford\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoint Taken\u003c\/em\u003e, Ross Guberman examines the techniques used by some of the most accomplished judicial writers and presents a practical, step-by-step approach to improving legal writing. Drawing on numerous cases and opinions from 35 influential judges, ranging from Learned Hand to Antonin Scalia, Guberman explores how the principles of exceptional judicial writing can be applied to produce writing that is clear, engaging, and effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGuberman begins by discussing how to construct strong and efficient openings that establish the context for the reader. He considers the advantages and disadvantages of resolving legal issues at the outset and examines whether highly structured syllogistic openings should sometimes give way to greater depth, nuance, and richness. He also presents techniques for eliminating unnecessary material, providing useful background, highlighting important points, developing a narrative voice, and using visual cues to help readers navigate an opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe book then focuses on the organization and progression of legal analysis. Guberman introduces methods for structuring discussions at the broader level, including the effective use of headings, authorities, footnotes, and transitions. He also presents his style “Must Haves,” which consist of numerous word- and sentence-level techniques designed to make judicial opinions more forceful, engaging, varied, confident, and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn addition, Guberman identifies several “Nice to Haves,” such as metaphors, similes, examples, analogies, allusions, and other rhetorical devices that can add depth and interest to legal writing. He concludes by examining the challenges of writing dissents and identifying effective approaches to dissents grounded in facts, legal doctrine, or policy considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe appendix supplements the discussion with a practical checklist of writing tips, along with brief biographies of the 35 judges whose work is featured throughout the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features of Point Taken: How To Write Like the World's Best Judges by Ross Guberman:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"xonam98 x1epdd7z xemmon1 xn020vs xfl32do xluzp7q x1yc453h x38giro xat24cr xkyrhof x1fv8qjw xdj266r xrxpjvj x1bxe5rh\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xzngokm xtlupne xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x1s688f\"\u003eExpert authorship:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWritten by Ross Guberman, a respected legal\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epractitioner, educator,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand consultant with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eextensive experience, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe bestselling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoint Made\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xzngokm xtlupne xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x1s688f\"\u003ePractical, step-by-step approach:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExamines the techniques\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof outstanding judicial\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewriters and translates\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethem into a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epractical method supported\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby engaging and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethought-provoking examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xzngokm xtlupne xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x1s688f\"\u003eInsights from leading\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ejudges:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDraws on a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewide range of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecases and judicial\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eopinions written by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e35 prominent judges, including figures such\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas Learned Hand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Antonin Scalia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xzngokm xtlupne xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x1s688f\"\u003eFrom judicial writing to effective writing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExplores how the principles that make judicial opinions exceptional can be applied to create writing that is clear, persuasive, engaging, and impactful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xzngokm xtlupne xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x1s688f\"\u003eTechniques for clarity and organization:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProvides strategies for removing unnecessary material, supplying relevant context, highlighting\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eimportant ideas, developing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea compelling narrative\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evoice, and using\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evisual elements to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eimprove readability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xzngokm xtlupne xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x1s688f\"\u003eSentence- and word-level techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOffers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enumerous editing strategies\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat strengthen language, improve style, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emake legal opinions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emore dynamic, varied, confident, and enjoyable\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xzngokm xtlupne xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x1s688f\"\u003eGuidance on writing dissents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExamines the challenges of dissenting opinions and identifies effective approaches for developing dissents based on facts, legal doctrine, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epolicy considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xzngokm xtlupne xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x1s688f\"\u003ePractical appendix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIncludes a useful checklist of writing and editing tips, together with brief biographies of the 35 judges featured in the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents of Point Taken: How To Write Like the World's Best Judges by Ross Guberman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart I. Set the Stage: The Opening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart II. The Tale: The Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart III. The Meat: The Legal Analysis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart IV. The Words: Style \"Must-Haves\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart V. The Words: \"Nice-to-Haves\" in Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart VI. Dissents: The Road Not Traveled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart VII. Appendices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiographies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractice Pointers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout The Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoss Guberman\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as the president of Legal Writing Pro. He has delivered more than 1,000 workshops across three continents, traveling from Alaska to Paris and Hong Kong to provide training for some of the world’s largest and most distinguished law firms, as well as judges, courts, corporations, and government agencies. He has presented at numerous judicial conferences, trained both newly appointed and experienced federal judges, and collaborated with judges in various countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMr. Guberman is an alumnus of Yale University, the Sorbonne, and the University of Chicago Law School. He co-authored\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeal Struck: The World’s Best Drafting Tips\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Legal Writing Pro Press, 2014) and authored\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoint Made: How to Write Like the Nation’s Top Advocates\u003c\/em\u003e, which is currently in its second edition (Oxford University Press, 2014).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind more books like Point Taken: How To Write Like the World's Best Judges: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.joshualegalartgallery.com\/collections\" title=\"All Books\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eAll Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Law Books Malaysia | Joshua Legal Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46726346703044,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/0405\/4062\/files\/9780190268589.jpg?v=1789616420","url":"https:\/\/www.joshualegalartgallery.com\/products\/point-taken-how-to-write-like-the-worlds-best-judges-by-ross-guberman-2015","provider":"Law Books Malaysia | Joshua Legal Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}