If users have trouble understanding your policies because there is too much legal language, it could have consequences for your business. It is generally acceptable for lawyers to use legal language when it comes to contracts. However, the use of legal language is one of the reasons why so many people need to hire lawyers to help them review and revise contracts. Legal language can quickly become confusing for someone who isn`t a lawyer, so hiring specialized expertise is a great way to avoid this. Legal language in contracts allows lawyers to communicate as clearly as possible to avoid misunderstandings, confusion or debate. Since contracts are binding legal agreements that set the tone for disputes, it`s always a good idea for lawyers to use legal language instead of standard language for ultimate accuracy. Example: I don`t understand most of the terms and conditions of this app. It`s all legalese. Legal writing courses in law schools increasingly emphasize the benefits of legal writing, which can be understood clearly, concisely, and by non-legal readers. Proponents of plain English argue that since non-lawyers have adjusted their legal rights, duties and obligations through legal instruments, parties should be able to understand the content of the instrument without having to bear the additional costs of hiring a lawyer to translate the legal language. While legal language can be helpful in situations such as legal writing, it`s not always the best choice lawyers can use for language.

As it is not generally understood, there may be communication problems between lawyers and clients. Use plain language instead of legal language to make users happy and attract more customers. There are laws around the world that explicitly prohibit the use of legal language in legal policies. On the other hand, when legal language is used in litigation, it is often made to tie a crime to previous proceedings. This is because the effects of crime are different depending on past decisions. Given that much of our court system is based on judgments that have been made in the past, lawyers could argue that this is necessary. Atilla Z. Baksay is a Colorado-based attorney who practices transactional and corporate law, as well as securities regulation. Atilla represents clients in connection with the negotiation and drafting of transactional (e.g., primary service, purchase and sale, licensing, intellectual property and SaaS) and corporate (e.g., restricted share transfers, stock option plans, convertible debentures/SAFE/SAFT agreements, settlements/operating agreements, loan agreements, personal guarantees and hedging agreements), internal documents (e.g., employment policies, separation agreements, employment/independent contractor/consultant contracts, NDA, brokerage relationship policies and office policy memoranda) and digital policies (e.g., terms of use, privacy policies, CCPA notices, and GDPR notices). Atilla also reviews and prepares legal opinions on the security status of currencies and digital assets.

After law school, Atilla practiced international trade law at the President`s Executive Office, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, where his practice included economic sanctions against $500 billion worth of goods from the People`s Republic of China. Atilla then joined a Colorado law firm practicing civil litigation, where the bulk of his practice consisted of construction defect lawsuits. Today, Atilla`s practice covers all corporate matters for clients in Colorado and the District of Columbia. It is a lawyer`s job to choose their words wisely to ensure they are fully understood. A mispronounced word could cause chaos when it comes to court cases. Therefore, legal language can be crucial in many situations. G`day, my name is Michele! I work with start-ups, entrepreneurs, and small and medium-sized businesses across the country in a variety of industries. I help them with all their daily legal needs. These include business creation, mergers and acquisitions, drafting and reviewing contracts, employment, sale and acquisition of assets, as well as sales of businesses or withdrawals of shareholders.

I am half Australian, half Italian and have lived in America for the last 20+ years of my life. I`ve lived all over the United States, graduated from high school in the Deep South, graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, and then graduated from Georgetown University Law Center. After law school, I worked for the Los Angeles office of Latham & Watkins, LLP. After four intense and rewarding years there, I left the company to become general counsel and vice president of an incredible industry-changing startup called Urban Mining Company (UMC), which makes rare earth permanent magnets. I now work for Phocus Law, where I lead our practice, which focuses on entrepreneurs, startups and SMEs. I love what I do and I would like to help! My goal is to provide stress-free, enjoyable and high quality legal advice to all my clients. Being a good lawyer is not enough: the client experience must also be excellent. But work is not everything, and I like my free time.

I have been an avid traveler since my parents put me on a plane to Italy when I was 9 months old. I`m also a music nut and I`m always looking for the perfect client to be explained why Dark Side Of The Moon is the best album ever. Growing up in a remote and beautiful corner of Australia, I feel a strong connection to nature and love being in the elements.