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The First Two Pages: How to Write a Statement of Facts That Actually Moves the Judge Most lawyers spend the bulk of their brief-writing time on the argument section. They labor over the standard of review, polish their point headings, and obsess over whether they have cited the right cases....
Whether internally, for lawyer clients who retain us for their legal-writing needs, or as service to the courts and the broader legal community, we strive to further the goal of all effective communication: make the complex easy to understand, without sacrificing substance — and with style.
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Neven and Brendan Present to Hennepin and Ramsey County Bar Associations on AI and Legal Writing On March 26, we presented a CLE on legal writing and AI for the Minnesota State, Hennepin County, and Ramsey County Bar Associations. We provided an overview on how to harness the power of...
Brian Garner’s “Redbook: A Manual of Legal Style”—An Indispensable Tool. Welcome to the March 2025 Edition of the Newsletter! If you haven’t familiarized yourself with Mr. Garner or his Redbook, we think it’s time to change that! Bryan Garner is a prominent figure in legal writing and has written numerous...
Hello all, we had a very busy January, which led us to skip an issue of this Newsletter. Both of us co-chaired, hosted, and presented at a full-day CLE hosted by Minnesota CLE on writing with AI. Legal professionals recently had the opportunity to enhance their skills at the cutting-edge...
Wicked Good Writing. This month’s pop culture feature centers on Wicked the movie—slight spoilers ahead. In Wicked, we learn that stories are shaped by perspective. Much like Glinda and Elphaba’s conflicting narratives, legal writing shapes a client’s story, highlighting the importance of clarity, strategy, and empathy. Perspective is a key...
Writing Tips From the Simpsons The Simpsons can teach good writing by demonstrating the importance of wellrounded characters, strong dialogue, layered themes, precise pacing, and structure. It’s an excellent example of how humor, when combined with thoughtful storytelling, can not only entertain but also provoke thought and emotion. Sometimes the...
THE FUTURE of Legal Tech and the Art of Persuasive Legal Writing Legal writing can be complex, but with the right techniques, it becomes a powerful tool for persuasion. In this inaugural Legal Writing Mastery newsletter, brought to you by Hellmuth & Johnson’s Legal Writing Practice Group, we provide more...
Brendan M. Kenny
Phone: 952-746-2139
Email: bkenny@hjlawfirm.com
Brendan M. Kenny is a seasoned litigator with 19 years of experience in administrative, state, federal, and appellate courts, including at the…
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Neven Selimovic
Phone: 952-746-2195
Email: nselimovic@hjlawfirm.com
Neven is an associate at Hellmuth & Johnson, focusing his practice on various commercial litigation matters, supporting IP matters, and providing….
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