During my morning run, I reflected on criminal and civil jury cases I tried decades ago. I though about how much I concentrated on what I perceived as brilliant and persuasive cross-examination and oral argument and how little emphasis I placed on documentary exhibits and written jury charges. On reflection, I got it backwards. Today, I would concentrate on written persuasion without neglecting oral persuasion. As lawyers, we like to think of ourselves as great orators but the legal profession and our clients need great writers.
Pro Se Litigants–Their Mistake, Everyone’s Problem
