This practical handbook provides a comprehensive overview of professional legal language and practical skills. Prepared by native English-speaking lawyers, the book includes professional legal English terminology, practice-oriented examples and sample documents for use in your daily practice. Structured to provide a legal focus, a language focus as well as a practical focus, it helps you apply your professional legal expertise competently in various English-language situations.

Kathrin Weston Walsh (Editor) * US attorney licensed in the District of Columbia and Colorado. * J.D., M.A. (Duke University School of Law, Dartmouth College) * Professional Legal English Language Program Director and Coach for Lawbility, Zurich, Switzerland * Lecturer in Legal English, University of Lucerne, Switzerland * Complex Commercial Litigation Attorney, Perkins Coie LLP and Holme Roberts and Owen LLP (now Bryan Cave LLP)