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The Em Dash (—): How to Use It Correctly

Roger Siebert October 21, 2025 Legal Writing Tips, Texas Bar Practice Blog

The overuse of the em dash has become a common complaint in AI-generated text. Does this mean we should stop using this punctuation mark?

Who vs. Whom: How to Always Make the Right Choice

Roger Siebert December 17, 2024 Legal Writing Tips, Texas Bar Practice Blog

How do you correctly choose between who or whom? Texas Bar Books Editor Roger Siebert is here to provide the answer you’re looking for.

Semicolons

How to Use Semicolons Like a Pro

Roger Siebert September 24, 2024 Legal Writing Tips, Texas Bar Practice Blog

Master semicolon usage in legal writing, understand the role semicolons play in series and independent clauses, and learn how context influences punctuation choices.

Improve Your Writing with These Safe Bets

Roger Siebert June 10, 2024 Legal Writing Tips, Texas Bar Practice Blog

Improve your writing by finding the perfect balance between natural-sounding language and grammatical correctness in your writing.

Legalese

How to Avoid Legalese and Other Highfalutin Wordiness

Roger Siebert March 18, 2024 Legal Writing Tips, Texas Bar Practice Blog

By avoiding unnecessary legalese and wordiness in professional communication, legal professionals can achieve clear and concise writing.

Just Deserts or Just Desserts?

Roger Siebert November 6, 2023 Legal Writing Tips, Texas Bar Practice Blog

Just deserts is a deceptively simple phrase. But is it deserts or desserts. Read Roger Siebert’s post to uncover this saying’s secrets!

Me, Myself, or I: How to Make the Right Choice

Roger Siebert August 7, 2023 Legal Writing Tips, Texas Bar Practice Blog

Learn when to use me, myself, or I correctly in sentences, and avoid common hypercorrections with these simple tips.

How Do You Hyphenate Compound Adjectives?

Roger Siebert September 7, 2021 Legal Writing Tips, Texas Bar Practice Blog

Hyphens add clarity to compound adjectives (adjectives made of two or more words) that immediately precede and modify nouns in sentences.

Should I Put Commas Around a Title?

Roger Siebert July 26, 2020 Legal Writing Tips, Texas Bar Practice Blog

If you find yourself wondering whether you should put commas around a word or phrase that restates another noun, we can help!

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