Drafting Tips For Marital Settlement Agreements Page 4

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6.
Think Before You Draft
What Issues are Important to the Client - Some
What Issues are Important to the Lawyer – ALL
What Issues are Important to your Malpractice Carrier – ALL
Use a Checklist on Each Case
Use Your Notes
Read the Documents
7.
Math is Important Too
Good Drafting Does Not Erase Bad Math
Use FinPlan But Also T-H-I-N-K
Use Excel But Also T-H-I-N-K
Be Creative
8.
If You Need More Time, Take It
A Good Draft in 21 Days is Better than a Bad Draft in 3 Days
Be Thorough
9.
Proofread
Computer Spell Check is NOT Proofreading
Names, Ages and Addresses are Important
Only Your Best Product Goes Out
10.
Repeat Steps 1-10 Each Time
NO SHORTCUTS ALLOWED

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