
Misunderstandings can have serious consequences. Often, how you say something is as important as what you say.
That’s why good technical writing matters.
As a lawyer, you use many skills. Outstanding oral communication is a given, but so is the ability to understand and break down complex issues for your client in writing.
Q. What is legal technical writing?
A. The term legal technical writing covers the drafting and production of various documents, including:
- compliance documentation, policies, and other internal materials
- letters, precedent documents, and memos
- briefs and opinions.
What often goes unrecognised is that good legal technical writing is creative. Communicating legal details in a clear, concise, accurate, and easily understood manner can be intuitive for some, but for many it takes time, patience, and a good deal of effort.
This is why using an experienced outsider can help. And that’s where I come in.
Get help with your legal technical writing project
As you can see from my About page, I have decades of experience writing technical documents both as a lawyer and freelance law firm marketing consultant.
Working with someone like me, with experience in both fields, means that you get the benefit of my knowledge of the law, and the ability to communicate in a way which is tailored to your reader’s level.
It also helps that you get a fresh perspective on your work. Sometimes, just having another person read something you have drafted can help you answer the question, “does this make sense?”
Contact me if you want to use my legal technical writing know-how to help with your written communications.
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