What constitutes good legal writing? The question itself comes off as oxymoronic. In the popular mind, lawyers are known for polysyllabic prose and unrelenting bombast. Examples of bad lawyer writing abound – in legal briefs, lawyer letters, legislative enactments, administrative regulations, and lawyer-driven political discourse. These serve as a treasure trove of material on what not to do for those promoting good writing. One marvels at how mercilessly language can be mutilated.
