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
69 episodes
What Does "I Object!" Really Mean? What Lawyers (and TV Viewers) Should Know | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep27
What does it actually mean when a lawyer stands up and says, "Objection"?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the attorneys at Shewmaker & Lewis explain one of the most recognizable parts of any courtroom proceedin...
Hearsay: What It Is and Why Courts Hate It | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep26
What exactly is hearsay, and why do courts spend so much time arguing about it?In this episode, the attorneys of Shewmaker & Lewis tackle one of the most confusing concepts in the legal world. They explain how hearsay is defined, why...
Inside Family Court: Judge Scott Kaye Explains What Really Happens | Lawyers Without Billboards - S2 Ep25
What exactly does a judicial officer do in Fulton County Family Court?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, and Jimmy sit down with Judge Scott Kaye, one of Fulton County's most experienced judicial officers, to pu...
Real Estate and Divorce: Protect Equity and Reduce Conflict with Jill Heineck | Lawyers Without Billboards S2- Ep24
For many divorcing couples, the marital home is their largest asset and often one of the most emotionally charged parts of the divorce process. In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve Shewmaker, Alexa Lewis, and Jimmy Lewi...
What If Your Ex Runs Away with Your Child? | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep23
What happens when a parent takes a child and disappears?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the attorneys at Shewmaker & Lewis tackle one of the most frightening concerns parents face during custody dispute...
QDRO Nightmares: Divorce Retirement Mistakes to Avoid | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep22
Retirement accounts can become one of the most confusing and expensive parts of a divorce… especially when QDROs are involved.In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the team at Shewmaker & Lewis dives deep into the w...
The Art of the Opening Statement | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep21
What makes a great opening statement? Is it storytelling? Strategy? Psychology? Or knowing exactly when to bend the rules without breaking them?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the team at Shewmaker & Lewis div...
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...
