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    CHAD BARUCH: TEXAS APPELLATE LAWYER

Chad Baruch represents individuals and businesses. In recent years, his clients have included the following:

J.L. Gossett, Inc. (Rowlett, Texas) - Commercial Real Estate Investment

Black Citizens for Justice Law & Order, Inc. - Civil Rights Group

Mor-Pak Specialties, Inc. (Rowlett, Texas) - Packaging Manufacturing

Classic Construction & Restoration, Inc. (Richardson, Texas) - Construction Services

Baker Technologies Incorporated (Rowlett, Texas) - Fraud Examination

ABLE Software Consulting (Fort Worth, Texas) - Software Consulting/Support




 
 


Legal Writing

Writing is the lifeblood of the law. Yet many lawyers are poor writers. They cannot write plainly and instead use too many words, arcane phrases, and meaningless jargon. Simply put, legal writing is often wordy, indecipherable, pompous, and boring. The basic rules of good legal writing (and, for that matter, any writing) are simple. Whether in the format of an everyday letter or a Supreme Court brief, good legal writing is precise, simple, clear, and forceful. It commands the reader's attention, and respects the reader's intelligence. It is thorough without being verbose, forceful without being combative, and entertaining without being trite. Good legal writing is particularly important to the quality representation of clients. Opposing counsel and presiding judges may form initial impressions of the lawyer and client based upon the writing they receive. Moreover, the ability of a lawyer to present the client's perspective artfully may influence the outcome of the case. A good lawyer of any type is by definition almost always a good writer.