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
82 episodes
Courtroom Objections Part 3: Who’s Telling the Truth? | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep40
When two people walk into court with completely different versions of what happened, how does a judge decide who to believe?In Part 3 of our courtroom objections series, the Lawyers Without Billboards team tackles character evidence, cre...
When Divorce Meets Bankruptcy with Guest Shayna Steinfeld | LWB S2-Ep39
What happens when a divorce settlement collides with bankruptcy law?Bankruptcy attorney Shayna Steinfeld joins Steve, Jimmy, and Alexa to unpack the surprisingly complicated intersection between family law, debt, property settleme...
From Diaries to Deathbed Statements: The Exceptions to Hearsay | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep38
Hearsay is one of the most misunderstood concepts in the courtroom, but the rule comes with a long list of exceptions.In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Alexa, Steve, Patty and Jimmy dig into the hearsay exceptions l...
Is Child Support Unconstitutional? Lawyers Debunk the Internet Myth | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep37
Can child support really be unconstitutional? According to some corners of TikTok, Instagram and the internet, the answer is yes.There’s just one problem: that isn’t what the law says.In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboa...
The Lautenberg Amendment: When Domestic Violence Costs You Your Gun Rights | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep36
A misdemeanor does not always mean minor consequences.In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy and Alexa break down the Lautenberg Amendment and how a domestic violence conviction can affect a person’s ...
Judge Robert Walker on Family Law, Fairness and Life on the Bench | Lawyers Without Billboards S2 Ep35
What does a judge really want to see when attorneys and litigants walk into the courtroom?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve Shewmaker, Jimmy Lewis and Alexa Lewis sit down with Judge Robert Walker of Gwinne...
Bankruptcy During Divorce: What Happens to Support, Property and Debt? | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep34
What happens when bankruptcy crashes into a divorce case?Bankruptcy attorney Ian Falcone joins Steve, Patty and Alexa to explain how bankruptcy can affect divorce proceedings, support obligations, property settlements, attorney’s fees, j...
Parenting Plans Explained: Custody Schedules, 50/50 and What Works | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep33
A parenting plan is more than a calendar. It determines how parents will make major decisions, where children will spend their time and how everyday parenting will work after a divorce.In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards
Asked, Answered and Overruled: Courtroom Objections Part 2 | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep32
The Lawyers Without Billboards team returns for Part 2 of its discussion about courtroom objections.Steve, Patty, Jimmy and Alexa break down asked and answered, argumentative questions, assumes facts not in evidence, authentication, foun...
Georgia’s New Laws: Service Dogs, Signal Jammers & Political T-Shirts | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep31
Georgia has a fresh batch of laws on the books, and some are more surprising than others.In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa break down several notable new Georgia laws, including expand...
Cybersecurity for Lawyers: Is Your Law Firm a Disaster Waiting to Happen? | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep30
One bad click can create a very expensive problem for a law firm.Steve, Alexa, and Jimmy welcome attorney and cybersecurity professional Lawton Brown of Exigent to discuss the growing cyber threats facing law firms of every size.L...
Divorce Discovery: The Questions You Can’t Afford to Ignore | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep29
What can your spouse ask for during divorce discovery, and what happens if you refuse to answer?Discovery is the process attorneys use to gather documents, sworn answers, testimony, and other information that could affect a divorce, cust...
Your Divorce Is Final... Now What? The Critical Steps Most People Miss | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep28
Welcome back to Lawyers Without Billboards!Many people think the divorce is over once the judge signs the final decree. In reality, that's often when some of the most important work begins.In this episode, Steve, Patty, Jim...
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...
