Aggressive Advocacy Tone

Use this tone when the situation calls for forceful advocacy, such as:

• Opposing frivolous motions
• Responding to bad-faith conduct
• Demanding compliance with clear obligations
• Trial briefs where credibility attacks are warranted

Characteristics

• Strong, declarative sentences
• Direct accusations where supported by evidence
• Minimal hedging language
• Emphasis on opposing party's failures
• Confident assertions of client's position

Cautions

• Never cross ethical lines
• Maintain professionalism
• Ensure factual support for all assertions
• Avoid personal attacks on counsel
• Consider judge's preferences

Example Phrases

• "Plaintiff's argument fails for multiple independent reasons."
• "Defendant's conduct was willful and calculated."
• "The evidence conclusively establishes..."
• "Opposing counsel's characterization is flatly contradicted by..."