Summaries in Legal Writing, Part 2

Austin Lawyer, No. 6, March 2008

3 Pages Posted: 3 Jan 2009

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Wayne Schiess

University of Texas School of Law

Abstract

Every legal document should begin with a summary of some kind. In part 2 on this subject I highlight the importance of up-front summaries by quoting the experts and then offering advice based on three before-and-after examples.

Suggested Citation

Schiess, Wayne, Summaries in Legal Writing, Part 2. Austin Lawyer, No. 6, March 2008, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1322102

Wayne Schiess (Contact Author)

University of Texas School of Law ( email )

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