Writing a Better Brief: The Civil Appeals Style Manual of the Office of the Maryland Attorney General

Andrew H. Baida

Developments and Practice Notes

Writing a Better Brief: The Civil Appeals Style Manual of the Office of the Maryland Attorney General

Abstract

The office of the Attorney General of Maryland conducts the Civil Appellate Brief Writing Program in order to improve the level of written appellate advocacy of its attorneys. The program centers on the Office's Civil Appeals Style Manual. The Manual's principles have improved the office's appellate brief writing.

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How to Cite: Baida, A. H. (2001) “Writing a Better Brief: The Civil Appeals Style Manual of the Office of the Maryland Attorney General”, Journal of Appellate Practice and Process. 3(2).