Build Confidence By Citing Good Law

Make sure that the law that you are using is current and not out of date. Authority changes and morphs over time, and you want to know both where the law originated and where it is going. In addition, stay up-to-date with future possible changes.

Find Additional Authority

Legal research requires not only an understanding of the law but also how cases and statutes interpret the legal issue that enhances the law (and your legal argument)