Lawyers Without Billboards
Real lawyers, real talk—without the billboards. Lawyers Without Billboards is an unfiltered look at family law, hosted by the partners of Shewmaker & Lewis: Steve and Patty Shewmaker, and Jimmy and Alexa Lewis.
With decades of experience in divorce, custody battles, child support, alimony, and criminal law, they break down legal myths, share expert insights, and dive into real cases (sometimes with a side of humor).
Expect candid conversations, legal deep dives, and the occasional sidebar on pop culture, legal movies, and life as family law attorneys. Whether you're navigating a family law issue, practicing law yourself, or just enjoy courtroom drama, this podcast offers valuable insights with a dose of levity.
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Episodes
62 episodes
Closing Arguments: The Most Important Part of a Trial? | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep20
What actually happens during closing arguments in court? And are they really the most important part of a trial?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the attorneys at Shewmaker & Lewis break down the strategy behind...
When Does Your Lawyer’s Representation End? | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep19
In this episode, the attorneys at Shewmaker & Lewis discuss two recent Georgia Court of Appeals decisions that could significantly impact how lawyers handle appeals and post-trial representation.The conversation focuses on situations...
QDROs, Pensions, and Divorce: Don’t Make This Expensive Mistake | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep18
Retirement accounts are often one of the largest assets in a divorce — and one of the easiest to mishandle.In this episode, we break down QDROs (Qualified Domestic Relations Orders), how they work, and why failing to handle them c...
Crossing Borders, Crossing Lines: International Child Abduction and the Hague Convention | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep17
Crossing borders can change everything—especially in family law.In this episode, we dive into the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, a treaty that governs what happens when a child is taken fro...
Title IX Cases: Where the Rules Are Different and the Stakes Are High | Lawyers Without Billboards S2 - Ep16
Title IX cases aren’t criminal court — but they can carry consequences that are just as serious.In this episode, the attorneys at Shewmaker & Lewis break down how Title IX works in real life, from the moment a complaint is filed to t...
Judge Ann Harris on Law, Lawyers, and What Actually Matters in Court | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep15
What actually matters in court?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, we sit down with Judge Ann Harris, Chief Judge of the Cobb County Superior Court, for a candid conversation about how decisions are really made...
“Wait… That’s Illegal?!” — A High School Reality Check | Lawyers Without Billboards S2 Ep14
What do high schoolers really understand about the law, and where can everyday behavior turn into real legal consequences?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve and Patty are joined by their daughter, Molly, ...
Cross-Examination: Where Cases Win or Implode | Lawyers Without Billboards S2 - Ep13
Cross-Examination: Where Cases Win or ImplodeCross-examination is often the most critical moment in any case—and the most dangerous.In this episode, the attorneys at Shewmaker & Lewis break down how they prepare clients...
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Marriage Story: What Hollywood Gets Right (and Wrong) About Divorce | Lawyers Without Billboards S2 - Ep12
Divorce is one of the most common legal experiences in real life… so why does Hollywood almost never portray it?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, we take a closer look at Marriage Story and break down how a...
Year One of Lawyers Without Billboards: Divorce, Custody, Courtroom Reality and Chaos
After a full year of Lawyers Without Billboards, the team takes a moment to look back at the topics, lessons, and surprising realities they’ve covered since launching the podcast.In this anniversary episode, attorneys Steve She...
ROTC Disenrollment Part 2: The Trial Where Your Lawyer Can’t Speak | LWB S2 Ep10
In Part 2 of our ROTC disenrollment series, we examine the hearing process itself — and why it shocks so many families.Yes, you can hire an attorney. No, your attorney cannot speak during the hearing.Instead, the cadet mu...
ROTC Disenrollment Part 1: When a Scholarship Becomes a Six-Figure Debt | Lawyers Without Billboards - S2 -Ep9
What happens when an ROTC cadet is accused of misconduct, academic failure, or a serious violation of military standards?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the team breaks down the high-stakes world of ROTC disenroll...
Military Pensions Explained: The 10-10 Rule, DFAS & High-36 | Lawyers Without Billboards S2 - Ep8
Military retirement benefits can be one of the most valuable — and most misunderstood — assets in a divorce.In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa break down the fundamentals of military pe...
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Preparing Witnesses for Trial: What Good Lawyers Actually Do | Lawyers Without Billboards - S2 Ep7
Should lawyers prepare their clients for testimony? Absolutely.But preparation does not mean telling someone what to say.In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa break down what...
The Roses on Trial: Marriage, Power, and the Cost of Winning
What happens when a marriage becomes a zero-sum game - and what does it really cost to “win”?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve and Patty Shewmaker and Jimmy and Alexa Lewis put the 2025 remake The Roses...
From the Bench: Judge Alex Manning on TPOs, Credibility, and Courtroom Reality
What really happens inside Temporary Protective Order (TPO) court, and how do judges separate real danger from strategic filings?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve and Patty Shewmaker and Jimmy and Alexa Lewis ...
Military Divorce Pitfalls: The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Explained
Military Divorce Pitfalls: The Survivor Benefit Plan ExplainedWhat happens to a military pension after divorce, and what happens if the service member dies?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve and Pat...
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Inside the Solicitor’s Office: A Conversation with Gwinnett County Solicitor Lisa Marie Bristol
What does a County Solicitor actually do, and why does it matter if you’re charged with a misdemeanor?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve Shewmaker and Alexa & Jimmy Lewis talk with Gwinnett Co...
Holiday Parenting Time: Why the Holidays Cause So Many Fights
The holidays are supposed to be joyful - but in family law, they’re often a flashpoint for conflict.In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa break down why holiday parenting time creates so m...
Alienation of Affection: When Cheating Becomes a Lawsuit | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 43
In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa kick off a new series on national cases of note with a deceptively simple question:Can you sue the person your spouse cheated with?<...
Legally Blonde vs Real Law: Lawyers Without Billboards Movie Review | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 42
Is Legally Blonde a feminist legal masterpiece… or courtroom fiction?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, real attorneys Steve Shewmaker and Alexa Lewis review Legally Blonde, breaking down what the mov...
Phil McCurdy on Au Pairs, Divorce, and 37 Years of Family Law | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 41
Phil McCurdy on Au Pairs, Divorce, and 37 Years of Family LawIn this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa sit down with longtime Georgia family law attorney Phil McCurdy, bringing m...
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What Lawyers Can't Fix: How Erica McCurdy Guides Families Through Conflict | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 40
In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Alexa and Jimmy sit down with Erica McCurdy, a nationally recognized Master Coach, mediator, and founder of McCurdy Solutions - known for helping familie...
A Conversation with Judge Tangela Barrie: Custody, Chaos & Courtroom Decorum
In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, and Alexa sit down with Judge Tangela Barrie of the DeKalb County Superior Court - the youngest judge ever elected in DeKalb and a former Prosecuting Attorney of the Y...
Playboy’s 1978 Divorce Manual The Good, the Bad, and the Hilarious | Lawyers Without Billboards Ep-38
What happens when a client hands Alexa a vintage 1978 issue of Playboy… complete with a “Divorce Manual for Men”? In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa flip through the old-sch...
