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
From Cell Phone Bans to Cornbread: What’s New in Georgia Law | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 21
What do military tax breaks, digital IDs, roadside pet sales, and Brunswick Stew have in common? They’re all part of Georgia’s latest legislative updates—and yes, they’re now law.
In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team dives into the new Georgia laws that took effect on July 1, 2025. With their signature humor and sharp insight, the team breaks down what’s new, what’s useful, and what’s just plain weird.
📉 From income tax cuts to bans on cell phones in elementary schools, they cover it all—no legalese, no fluff, just real talk from real lawyers.
🎙️ Hosts: Steve Shewmaker, Patty Shewmaker, Jimmy Lewis, Alexa Lewis
👨⚖️ Hosted by Shewmaker & Lewis — Atlanta attorneys helping families navigate divorce, custody, and criminal defense. No billboards. No BS.
🔍 You’ll Learn:📌 Chapters:
- Why the state income tax rate dropped—and where it’s headed next
- Who qualifies for Georgia’s new child tax credit (and the legal custody twist)
- What schools now must do about cell phones and truancy
- How digital driver’s licenses affect your privacy during a traffic stop
- What new protections apply to IVF patients and adopted adults
- Why military retirees are celebrating this year’s tax changes
- The role pets now play in protective orders
- And yes… Brunswick Stew and Cornbread now have official legal status
00:00 – Welcome & Overview
01:24 – Georgia Income Tax Rate Drops
02:30 – New Child Tax Credit (Custody Implications)
04:55 – Why July 1 Matters for New Laws
05:03 – Truancy Reform: Can’t Be Expelled for Absence
08:22 – Cell Phone Ban for Grades K–8
10:59 – Adoptees Can Access Birth Certificates
11:45 – IVF Rights Defined in Law
12:18 – Digital Licenses and Your Right to Privacy
14:30 – Military Retirement Tax Exemptions
15:20 – Protective Orders Can Include Pets
17:00 – Ban on Roadside Sales of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits
20:54 – Blaze Pink Legal for Hunters
21:10 – Brunswick Stew & Cornbread Go Official
21:50 – Wrap-Up
🔗 Podcast Library: https://shewmakerandlewis.com/lawyers-without-billboards
🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more
📺 Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hRM-gdr0thk
📩 Contact: sshewmaker@shewmakerandlewis.com
🎼 Music by Ben Hernandez at Dragonsong Productions
🎥 Produced by Rob Burgner at Bleeding Edge – in Atlanta, GA