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“Alternate Meanings for Commonly Used Phrases,” The National Law Journal (July 21, 1997) (co-authored with John W. Edwards II); “Trial Balloon: How To Write: A Memorandum From A Curmudgeon,” Litigation (Fall 1997); “This is What I’m Thinking: A Dialogue Between Partner And Associate … From The Partner,” Litigation (Fall 1998); and “On Self-Justifying Bills,” For The Defense (Nov. 2003).
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Herrmann, Mark
The curmudgeon’s guide to practicing law.
Mark Herrmann
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