Writer’s Desk: Writing Advice from Antonin Scalia

Although the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was best known for his strident dissents from not only his fellow liberal judges on the bench but even occasionally his conservative allies, he always prided himself on not just theslashing wit contained in his decisions but on his readable and provocative style.

A few years back, Scaliaco-authored a book,Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges. Some of its advice on presentation — dress to impress, and “Maintain a dignified and r...