This seminar will focus on how to persuade judges – by thinking strategically when you write. About 100 pages of materials will be distributed. The State Bar has approved this program for three CLE credits.

We’ll discuss strategic principles and examine how they apply to real-life examples. This should help you win your demurrers, motions for summary judgment, motions in limine, and the like.

This is not like other writing courses. It’s about substance – not form. It’s designed to change your way of thinking about how to convince judges – and to get your creative juices flowing.

“At last, an experienced and talented appellate lawyer teaching others the skills required to write well and win. It’s a great gift to the profession that Myron Moskovitz is willing to share his gifts with all.”

— Joanne C. Parrilli (ret.), Court of Appeal, First District

“As a law professor, Myron Moskovitz knows HOW to teach and, being an active practitioner who writes and argues motions and appeals on a daily basis, he knows WHAT to teach (or WHAT needs to be taught).”

— Raoul Kennedy, Esq., Skaddan Arps, San Francisco

“A gifted teacher, Professor Moskovitz has the background and experience as well as the proven ability to write winning briefs.”

— Justice William D. Stein (ret.), California Court of Appeal, First District

“Myron Moskovitz’s seminar doesn’t hone in on grammar, sentence structure, rhetorical nuances, nor the like. Instead, it’s focus changes the way a lawyer should strategize at the appeals level, encourages the lawyer to think outside of the box, and more importantly, gets the lawyer excited to be creative in crafting a winning brief.”

— Roger Lin, Esq.,  Piedmont

“Myron Moskovitz has a mind like a steel trap. And he has an oral and written persona to match. I have never attended one of his classes without walking away with something that I can use in my practice.”

— Russell Brasso, Esq.,  San Francisco

“Mr. Moskovitz’s writing seminar is not only informative and practical, but also a breath of fresh air from the typical, sterile continuing education programs. Mr. Moskovitz provides useful, colorful personal anecdotes with each topic, and also has carefully designed exercises that demonstrate his writing techniques. I use many of Mr. Moskovitz’s writing techniques daily. The increased effectiveness in my writing has improved my ability to negotiate with opposing counsel and increased my chances of persuading judges to rule in my clients’ favor.”

— Matthew Shafae, Esq.,  San Carlos

“Terrific!! I just wish I could have attended a seminar like this one when I was first admitted to the bar. But it was great now to be learning how a master appellate lawyer crafts his briefs.”

-  J. Wallace Oman, Esq., San Francisco