Briefs, motions, memoranda, and appellate filings drafted from scratch by a research attorney with 20+ years of experience. Every argument developed through independent research. Every citation verified through Westlaw.
From dispositive motions to appellate briefs, I handle the full range of legal writing. Every document is drafted from scratch with independent research – no templates, no recycled arguments.
Full memoranda of law supporting or opposing summary judgment. Statement of undisputed facts, legal argument, and citations to the record – built to survive scrutiny.
Initial briefs, answer briefs, and reply briefs for state and federal appeals. Standard of review analysis, preservation of issues, and persuasive arguments crafted for the appellate court.
Responsive briefing that takes apart the other side’s arguments methodically. I identify the weakest points, exploit the gaps, and build the strongest possible response.
12(b)(6) motions, motions to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, and supporting memoranda. Targeted legal argument that identifies the fatal deficiency and drives it home.
Emergency briefing on compressed timelines. Irreparable harm, likelihood of success, and the balance of equities – drafted fast without cutting corners on the analysis.
Motions for new trial, JNOV, remittitur, and post-judgment relief. When the record is set and the standard is demanding, the writing has to be precise.
Motions to compel, motions for protective orders, and briefing on privilege disputes. Discovery fights are won on specificity – I draft to the particular dispute, not the general rule.
Standalone research memos on discrete legal questions. Clear issue framing, thorough analysis, honest assessment of weaknesses, and practical conclusions tied to your case.
Pre-litigation demand letters, settlement position papers, and legal correspondence that establishes the strength of your client’s position before the case gets to court.
A straightforward process with no surprises. You tell me what you need, I tell you what it will cost, and I deliver work product on time, that's ready to file.
Email me your filing, the issue, the deadline, and any relevant case materials. Phone calls work too – whatever is easiest.
I scope the project and give you a clear estimate – hours, cost, turnaround. No surprises, no hidden fees. You decide whether to proceed.
Independent research, argument development, & writing from scratch. Every citation verified through Westlaw. Every argument built to hold up under scrutiny.
You get a white-labeled, citation-verified document ready for filing or client delivery. Your name goes on it, not mine. Follow-up questions are always welcome.
Legal writing is demanding and time-consuming. When you’re managing a full caseload – client calls, hearings, depositions, discovery – the brief that needs the most attention often gets drafted at midnight on fumes.
Outsourcing legal writing to a dedicated research attorney lets you deliver better work product to your clients without sacrificing the rest of your practice. You focus on the client relationship, the strategy, and the courtroom. I handle the research and the writing.
It’s also a margin-positive decision. You avoid the overhead costs of a full-time associate – salary, benefits, training, office space – while still delivering high-quality work product. And per ABA Formal Opinion 08-451, you can include a reasonable surcharge when billing your clients for outsourced legal work.
"A law firm that engaged a contract lawyer could add a surcharge to the cost paid by the billing lawyer provided the total charge represented a reasonable fee for the services provided to the client."
When you've taken a case outside your primary practice area and need to get up to speed fast. When the deadline is tight and the stakes are high. When you're busy enough to need help but not busy enough to justify a full-time hire. When you want senior-level writing without the senior-level overhead.
Every case, statute, and rule in your brief is real, current, and KeyCited through Westlaw. No fabricated cases, no manufactured holdings, no risk to your bar license.
Which arguments to lead with. Which to cut. Which standard of review helps your client. These calls come from 20+ years of analyzing how courts actually decide cases.
I write in a clear, direct, professional register that earns credibility with the bench. The writing sounds like a seasoned attorney because it comes from one.
My practice runs on repeat clients and referrals. No anonymous freelancers, no rotating staff, no quality lottery. One attorney whose next engagement depends on this one.
Your client’s confidential information stays confidential. The work product is yours. The quality is consistent. Your name goes on it with confidence.
Fourteen years of writing across dozens of practice areas. I've worked on enough matters in most practice areas to know the terrain – the doctrine, the arguments that tend to land, where the pressure points actually sit. I'm rarely starting from scratch.