The Art of Argument [Hardcover]

Gary Fidel (Author), Linda Cantoni (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 8, 2001

Thinking like a lawyer is no deep dark trade secret. You don't need three years of law school, $60,000 in student loans, or a three-day bar exam to make a persuasive argument. In Think Like a Lawyer: The Art of Argument, seasoned attorneys Gary Fidel and Linda Cantoni show you step-by-step how to do it well.

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About the Author

LINDA CANTONI was in private practice for a number of years before becoming an appellate prosecutor in 1989. She is now Counsel to the Investigations Division of the Queens County District Attorney's Office in New York, where she has also served as Deputy Chief of the Appeals Bureau and Deputy Director of Special Litigation.

GARY FIDEL is a member of the bar in New York, Pennsylvania, and Arizona. He has practiced in the private and public sector, and is currently Executive Assistant District Attorney for Legal Affairs in the Queens County District Attorney's Office. He has published consumer oriented articles in Family Weekly and book reviews in New York Newsday and The New York Law Journal.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 107 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris Corporation; 1 edition (March 8, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 073884943X
• ISBN-13: 978-0738849430
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,767,204 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gary Fidel grew up in Daytona Beach, Florida. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University School of Law. He now lives in New York City with his wife, Loretta. Visit Gary's website, www.garyfidel.com for the story behind all his books.

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Win Arguments and Persuade your opponents., April 17, 2003

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This review is from: The Art of Argument (Paperback)

Whatever your dispute, from tangos with credit card companies over bills and unauthorized charges to arguments with insurance companies regarding medical expenses, this book is a great resource. If you need to present an argument or just
simply write a convincing letter that is logical, cohesive and accurate do as the authors teach, "keep it clear and crisp." The authors simply, clearly and concisely hammer home their points using simple analogies and examples to assist in improving your
written art. Thirty-three rules are outlined, about one page each and you are on your way to mastering the methodology of argument - the ability to persuade your opponent to agree with your point of view. This book is an alternative to an investment of three years and sixty-thousand dollars in law school and will result in you thinking and making arguments like a lawyer. Nascent students of the law may want to get a head start - get this book!