Persuasive Appellate Brief Writing (CA) (2012)
An Excellent, Proven Writing Program!!
"The BEST writing CLE I have ever attended! The appellate 'insider knowledge' made this CLE extremely valuable." Marlyn Hawkins, Esq.
"Awesome! The first CLE I have been to where all the info was helpful and the presenters held my attention throughout." Inge Fordham, Esq.
"This was the best legal seminar I have attended. The material was topical, well-presented and entertaining." Guy Stilson, Esq
"The particular combination of speakers was excellent to make a broad topic relevant to any practitioners. The depth of knowledge was amazing. Normally, I would have to go to 2-3 CLEs to get the variety of insight and compare information from various jurisdictions." Marlyn Hawkins, Esq.
"I have not filed/written an appeal for 15 years. I wanted the nuts & bolts. [Speakers] provided this in an interesting and informative manner." Chris Schaefer, Esq.
"Excellent program with comprehensive course material. I found this very helpful and was impressed with the high quality of this seminar. The faculty was extremely knowledgable. This course exceeded my expectations." Alice Peiler, Esq.
"Excellent job by both lecturers. Enjoyed the presentation very much. No wasted time." Maureen Pacheco, Esq.
"Not only did I learn tips crucial for appellate brief writing, I learned tips that are crucial to trial brief writing!" Jully Pae, Esq.
"This program was really as nearly perfect as any I've ever attended." Tyna Orren, Esq.
"Our firm has experienced a recent rise in appeals - the subject matter is helpful and informative." Inge Fordham, Esq.
Course Summary
Held every year due to the outstanding evaluations (see testimonials), this seminar will show you how to draft a clear, persuasive appellate brief in both federal and state appellate courts.
This seminar will provide concrete and practical tips for writing a persuasive appellate brief from the cover page to the conclusion.
The seminar includes writing exercises to let you try out the skills you will learn and get immediate feedback.
Many judges no longer hear oral argument for appellate cases; written advocacy has never been more important.
Aimed at the attorney new to appellate litigation, even experienced appellate practitioners gain valuable insight into effective legal writing from the perspective of long-term appellate court attorneys.
Pincus Professional Education presents Persuasive Appellate Brief Writing.
Instant Download Available for this Recorded CLE Seminar
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CA/WA/FL: A CLE Self-Study/AV Certificate and handout materials are included in your downloaded zip file. Please print your certificate for your records.
IL: A CLE Affidavit of Self-Study and handout materials are included in your downloaded zip file. You must complete the affidavit and return it to Pincus Professional Education to receive your CLE Certificate.
What You Will Learn if You Attend This Seminar
- How to minimize the time you spend drafting an appellate brief
- How to please the three audiences for every brief
- How to present the facts to tell your client’s story
- Why the standard of review is important
- How to improve your argument headings
- Why you should give the court a clear road map of your argument
- How to structure and develop winning arguments
- How to avoid some common pitfalls in using legal authority
- Why the format and mechanics of an appellate brief matter
- How to use the conclusion to get what you want
- Tips for more effective writing
- How to edit your own writing and the writing of others
Home Study Course
Persuasive Appellate Brief Writing (CA) (2012)
Click "purchase now" for the audio recording of our seminar, "Persuasive Appellate Brief Writing." This is a live recording of our May 2012 Los Angeles seminar.
Pincus Professional Education certifices that this home study course is approved for 6.0 Audio/Home Study CLE units in CA and WA.
Instant Download Available for this Recorded CLE Seminar
Don't want to wait for a CD? Many of our Home Study Recorded Programs are now available for instant downloading! You now have the option to purchase CDs or instant download, so make sure you pick the one you want! If you pick instant download be sure to create an account during the process so you can access your files.
Please make sure you add registration@pincusproed.com to your address book/white list (or have your firm/agency IT staff clear it on their white list), so you get your order confirmation email. If you do not receive this within 24 hours, check your spam filters or email us with an alternate email address because it means our emails are not getting through to you. We automatically send you this information within 24 hours of purchase.
CA/WA/FL: A CLE Self-Study/AV Certificate and handout materials are included in your downloaded zip file. Please print your certificate for your records.
IL: A CLE Affidavit of Self-Study and handout materials are included in your downloaded zip file. You must complete the affidavit and return it to Pincus Professional Education to receive your CLE Certificate.
CLE Specialization Credit
Pincus Professional Education certifies that this seminar has been approved for 6.0 hours of Appellate Specialization Certification credit in California.
MCLE Credit
Pincus Professional Education certifies this seminar has been approved for MCLE credit in the amount of 6.0 credit hours in California and Washington.
Upon request, we will assist attorneys in asking for CLE credit in other states.
Instructors
Faculty:
Paul Keller, Esq.Supervising Attorney
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Paul Keller is a Supervising Attorney at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, where he has served for more than twenty years. He is also an Adjunct Professor at UC Hastings College of the Law, where he teaches Legal Writing & Research, Moot Court, and Appellate Advocacy. Previously, Mr. Keller served as a law clerk for the Honorable Alfred T. Goodwin of the Ninth Circuit during his term as Chief Judge. Mr. Keller received his J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1986.
Greg E. Wolff, Esq.
Career Judicial Attorney/Senior Research Attorney
California Supreme Court
Career Judicial Attorney/Senior Research Attorney
California Supreme Court
A seasoned career court attorney, Greg Wolff has been a judicial attorney in both the Court of Appeal in Los Angeles and at the California Supreme Court for more than twenty years. He currently serves as a senior research attorney for an appellate court in the California court system. As Supervisor of the Appellate Section of the Criminal Branch of the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, and in the Appellate Section of the Civil Branch, Mr. Wolff has briefed and argued over 350 appeals and 100 writ proceedings. He has been an Adjunct Professor at UC Hastings College of the Law since 2000, where he teaches Moot Court and Legal Writing & Research. In 1977, Mr. Wolff received his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law, where he was an editor of the law review.
What attendees have said about this seminar:
"My objectives were satisfied; the class was comprehensive and gave lots of clarification on prior questions." Kathryn Saldana, Esq.
"Just marvelous!"
"I am brushing up on my appellate briefing skills to write my first such brief in many years - this was excellent & my confidence is restored!"
"Both speakers were very strong." Mitchell Abbott, Esq.
"The speakers make an effective team."
"I thoroughly enjoyed this seminar. I thought it was well organized and well thought out / practiced. [The speakers] have great chemistry in giving a joint presentation. "
"The speakers make an effective team."
"I thoroughly enjoyed this seminar. I thought it was well organized and well thought out / practiced. [The speakers] have great chemistry in giving a joint presentation. "
"This was the most effective team teaching I've ever witnessed. These guys work together brilliantly, playing off of each other, and moving through lots of material in a lively and engaging fashion." Robin Campbell, Esq.
"The seminar was very well organized and direct in addressing how the techniques would lead to a desirable outcome when used, and the consideration as to why they work."
"Excellent program, excellent speakers."
"[Greg] was articulate, had [an] effective way of deliverance, well-informed on the topics discussed."
"[Paul] was organized, well-informed, gave interesting recent cases/examples and interacted well with Greg and the audience."
"Good review of basic appellate brief writing. Very clear-hit all important points. Lots of good tips. Both were good speakers."
"Overall, a really good seminar. Very engaging speakers." Jane Reid
"Both presenters are excellent. Presentations were clear, concise, and easy to follow."
"Great examples-never a dull moment during the presentation."
"Taught me some new things I will definitely use in my next brief. Great speakers for clarity."
"Absolutely consummate professionals."
"The seminar was very well organized and direct in addressing how the techniques would lead to a desirable outcome when used, and the consideration as to why they work."
"Excellent program, excellent speakers."
"[Greg] was articulate, had [an] effective way of deliverance, well-informed on the topics discussed."
"[Paul] was organized, well-informed, gave interesting recent cases/examples and interacted well with Greg and the audience."
"Good review of basic appellate brief writing. Very clear-hit all important points. Lots of good tips. Both were good speakers."
"Overall, a really good seminar. Very engaging speakers." Jane Reid
"Both presenters are excellent. Presentations were clear, concise, and easy to follow."
"Great examples-never a dull moment during the presentation."
"Taught me some new things I will definitely use in my next brief. Great speakers for clarity."
"Absolutely consummate professionals."
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