Lifting the Fog of Legalese: Essays on Plain Language
". . . a superb, well-written book in understandable language (plain English) that some lawyers and bureaucrats will wish was never written." --Arthur Levitt, Former Chairman, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission"A collection of enjoyable and valuable essays . . . " --Perspectives: Teaching Legal Research and Writing"Add this volume to your shelf of indispensable books. Kimble's suggestions are clear, concise, and specific" --William Lutz, Professor of English, Rutgers University and author of The New Doublespeak: Why No One Knows What Anyone’s Saying Anymore"Lifting the Fog of Legalese is a treasure for lawyers who want to write more clearly." --Bar News Issue, New Hampshire Bar Association"This book belongs in the library of every lawyer who takes language seriously." --Richard C. Wydick, University of California at Davis School of Law and author of Plain English for Lawyers"[Kimble's] incisive essays are enough to make any writer swear off legalese forever." ----Student Lawyer"[The] book is timely and important...." --Justice Michael Kirby (High Court of Australia), Australian Law JournalLifting the Fogis a useful reference, particularly for junior attorneys tempted to 'sound like a lawyer.' --Chicago Bar Association RecordKimble is a master of the craft. As a result,Lifting the Fogis highly readable, briskly paced, and enjoyable. ----Trial