The amicus brief
Subtitle: how to write it and use it effectively
By: by Reagan Wm. Simpson, Mary R. Vasaly.
Contributors: Vasaly, Mary R.; American Bar Association. Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, American Bar Association
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Chicago, IL
Language: eng
Subjects: United States. -- Supreme Court -- Decision making; Amici curiae -- United States -- Influence; Public interest law -- United States
Notes: Previous edition has subtitle: How to be a good friend of the court.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The amicus brief : how to write it and use it effectively; title: What is an amicus brief?; title: The original amicus curiae; title: The modern friend; title: How frequently are amicus briefs filed?; title: How influential are amicus briefs?; title: Who files amicus briefs and why?; title: When and how to seek amicus support; title: How and when to file an amicus brief; title: Functions of the amicus brief; title: Addressing policy issues; title: Providing a more attractive advocate; title: Supporting a grant of discretionary review; title: Supplementing a party's brief; title: Providing a historical perspective; title: Providing technical expertise; title: Endorsing a party; title: Seeking to correct, limit, publish, or "de-publish" an opinion; title: How to write an effective amicus brief; title: General contents; title: The statement of interest; title: Issues on appeal; title: Consent of parties and leave to file; title: Focus on the function of the brief; title: Don't forget the case before the court; title: Keep the amicus brief short; title: Use persuasive case law support; title: What courts are most interested in; title: Responding to an amicus brief; title: The amicus at oral argument : persona non grata; title: Ethical considerations; title: Facts outside the record; title: Who wrote or paid for the amicus brief?; title: Conflicts of interest.