Dana Whitaker

Dana Whitaker, Plain-Language Procedure Editor at Statuteworks

Plain-Language Procedure Editor

Turns dense procedural research into clear, readable explanations for people who aren’t lawyers.

Dana turns dense procedural research into clear, readable explanations for people who are not lawyers.

She focuses on structure, sequencing, and reader comprehension: what happens first, what happens next, what a person may need to file, where the procedure takes place, and what parts of the process vary by state or court. Dana’s editing style emphasizes clarity without oversimplifying. She works to remove legal jargon where possible, define unavoidable terms, and keep each article focused on general procedure rather than personalized legal advice.


Last reviewed May 12, 2026. See how we research, or browse the rest of the editorial team.