Since the 1987 appearance of A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage, Bryan A. Garner has proved to be a versatile and prolific writer on legal-linguistic subjects. This collection of his essays shows both profound scholarship and sharp wit. The essays cover subjects as wide-ranging as learning to write, style, persuasion, contractual and legislative drafting, grammar, lexicography, writing in law school, writing in law practice, judicial writing, and all the literature relating to these diverse subjects.
Bryan A. Garner is a noted author, lawyer, and lexicographer, widely known for his books on English grammar and legal writing. Among his most popular works are Garner's Modern English Usage, Legal Writing in Plain English, and The Elements of Legal Style. His writings typically blend prescriptive and descriptive linguistic advice and are regarded as invaluable resources in legal and scholarly contexts. Garner's contributions to the field have earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Burton Award for Legal Achievement.
Garner was born in Lubbock, Texas. He has a profound passion for language and its proper use, which is reflected in his comprehensive approach to both general English and specific legal terminology. Over the years, he has collaborated with other esteemed authors and scholars, including Justice Antonin Scalia, with whom he co-authored Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges and Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts.
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Since the 1987 appearance of A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage, Bryan A. Garner has proved to be a versatile and prolific writer on legal-linguistic subjects. This collection of his essays shows both profound scholarship and sharp wit. The essays co ...
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Since the 1987 appearance of A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage, Bryan A. Garner has proved to be a versatile and prolific writer on legal-linguistic subjects. This collection of his essays shows both profound scholarship and sharp wit. The essays cover subjects as wide-ranging as learning to write, style, persuasion, contractual and legislative drafting, grammar, lexicography, writing in law school, writing in law practice, judicial writing, and all the literature relating to these diverse subjects.
Bryan A. Garner is a noted author, lawyer, and lexicographer, widely known for his books on English grammar and legal writing. Among his most popular works are Garner's Modern English Usage, Legal Writing in Plain English, and The Elements of Legal Style. His writings typically blend prescriptive and descriptive linguistic advice and are regarded as invaluable resources in legal and scholarly contexts. Garner's contributions to the field have earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Burton Award for Legal Achievement.
Garner was born in Lubbock, Texas. He has a profound passion for language and its proper use, which is reflected in his comprehensive approach to both general English and specific legal terminology. Over the years, he has collaborated with other esteemed authors and scholars, including Justice Antonin Scalia, with whom he co-authored Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges and Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts.
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