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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Lawyers Without Billboards
Hookers, Horses, and Hidden Assets: Forensic Accounting in Divorce | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 19
Think accountants are all spreadsheets and no drama? Think again.
In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, forensic accountant Sherri Holder joins the Shewmaker & Lewis team to talk about what really happens when money, marriage, and mayhem collide. From strip club spending sprees to business valuations gone wild, this episode explores how forensic accounting can make or break a high-asset divorce case - and why a "hookers and horses" analysis might just be part of the job.
🎙️ Hosts: Steve Shewmaker, Patty Shewmaker, Jimmy Lewis, Alexa Lewis
👩💼 Guest: Sherri Holder, forensic accountant, CVA, ABV, CFF, CPA
👨⚖️ Hosted by Shewmaker & Lewis, Atlanta-based attorneys helping families navigate divorce, custody, and criminal defense – with zero billboards and zero BS.
🔍 You’ll learn:
- When you really need a forensic accountant
- What counts as dissipation of assets in divorce
- How businesses are valued in court (and why it’s rarely simple)
- Why judges love visual aids—and expert witnesses who can explain them
📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Sherri: Super Accountant & Divorce Veteran
03:15 – What Do Forensic Accountants Actually Do?
10:00 – The Hookers and Horses Analysis Explained
14:45 – Valuing Businesses in Divorce: Jose’s Food Mart Case
19:20 – Asset, Market, and Income Approaches (Plain English!)
25:00 – Telling the Story for Judges vs. Juries
29:00 – What Makes a Business Valuation Difficult
33:00 – Working with Attorneys (and Avoiding Bad Cross-Exams)
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📩 Contact: sshewmaker@shewmakerandlewis.com
🎼 Music by Ben Hernandez at Dragonsong Productions
🎥 Produced by Rob Burgner at Bleeding Edge in Atlanta, GA.