The second edition of *An Advocate Persuades* is structured into four main sections that guide readers through the advocacy process:
1. **Introduction to Advocacy** – Covers the fundamentals of persuasion and the ethical responsibilities of advocates.
2. **Developing Arguments from a Persuasive Perspective** – Focuses on building strong arguments with clear, step-by-step instructions for drafting trial motions and appellate briefs. This section includes revised chapters on organizing claims, developing themes, drafting, refining, and editing persuasive arguments, enhanced with checklists, visuals, and modern annotated examples.
3. **Crafting Persuasive Court Documents** – Explains key court filings such as trial motions, appellate briefs, and statements of fact. It details the appellate process, standards of review, and how to effectively present facts to benefit the client, supported by annotated examples of both effective and ineffective approaches.
4. **Oral Argument** – Provides comprehensive guidance on oral advocacy, including its purpose, preparation, presentation, differences between trial and appellate courts, and newly added advice on remote oral arguments.
The book also features an expanded appendix covering trial and appellate litigation in civil and criminal cases, annotated briefs, and moot court competition tips. Designed to reflect an advocate’s typical workflow, this edition combines practical theory with illustrative examples, offering clear, organized instruction suitable for both law students and practicing attorneys.
**Authors:** Joan Malmud Rocklin, Robert B. Rocklin, Christine Coughlin, Sandy Patrick
**Publisher:** Carolina Academic Press, Second Edition
**Language:** English
**ISBN-10:** 1531019102, 1531019110, 1531030467
**ISBN-13:** 9781531019105, 9781531019112, 9781531030469
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what an awesome book. thank you!
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