Contract Drafting: Powerful Prose in Transactional Practice, Third Edition

In thirteen chapters, Contract Drafting: Powerful Prose in Transactional Practice is a complete how-to guide for all lawyers who desire to hone their drafting skills. The book explains the contract drafting process in terms of content and style, demonstrating through clear, detailed examples how to revise template documents to produce effective and complete contracts that protect the client’s interests. Contract Drafting is today's seminal authority on negotiating and drafting indemnification provisions, even in low leverage situations. It carefully explains how to prevent ambiguity in contracts by using better terminology, developing a consistent strategy for expressing key concepts, crafting strong sentences, and organizing content properly. This practical guide is straightforward and straight to the point, organized for ease of use and full of constructive tips and techniques for lawyers who continually strive for excellence. Read more