It amazes me that those who teach legal writing always advocate simplicity, but usually fail to follow their own advice. This author writes in one or two paragraphs what can be said in one or two sentences. Perhaps he is being paid 'by-the-word' rather than by content?If you want to learn how to write short, to-the-point sentences, take a class in journalism and news writing. If you want to learn how to write a persuasive brief, go to the appellate court files and read the briefs written by those who have consistently won reversals on appeal.