Barber, Steven : University of Evansville / Barber and Hamilton
Steve Barber, J.D. is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana and partner
in the law firm of Barber and Hamilton.
Summary
The importance of communication in the legal environment cannot be underestimated. Effective use of the written
word in dealings with clients, legal adversaries, the court, and interoffice communication is vital to ensuring
a successful legal career. This book introduces the legal thought process and outlines research strategies for
effective writing. It provides a basic plan for professional writing, focusing on the relationship between legal
writing and the legal process.
Table of Contents
Preface.
Introduction to Legal Writing.
The Law and Legal Thought Process.
Research Strategies for Legal Writing.
Legal Memoranda.
Legal Briefs.
Litigation Documents.
Legal Correspondence.
Transaction Documents.
Structure in Legal Documents.
Diseases of Legal Writing.
Style: Polishing
Your Writing.
Editing.
