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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
Flink Daddy in the House: Lessons from Atlanta’s Mediation Master
Think mediation is just shuttling offers back and forth like a courtroom carrier pigeon? Think again.
In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team sits down with legendary mediator and arbitrator Andy Flink - aka Flink Daddy, the Flinkster, and the Sultan of Flinkingness. From his unlikely start folding shirts in retail to building one of Atlanta’s leading ADR firms, Andy shares how mediation really works, when arbitration makes more sense, and why picking the right neutral can make or break a case.
🎙️ Hosts: Steve Shewmaker, Patty Shewmaker, Jimmy Lewis, Alexa Lewis
🦸 Guest: Andy Flink, Mediator & Arbitrator, Founder of Flink ADR
👨⚖️ Hosted by Shewmaker & Lewis, Atlanta attorneys helping families navigate divorce, custody, and criminal defense – with zero billboards and zero BS.
🔍 You’ll learn:
- What makes a great mediator (hint: it’s more than carrying offers)
- The difference between mediation, arbitration, and “Med-Arb”
- How subject matter expertise can shape arbitration outcomes
- Why preparation (and client control) matter before ADR begins
- Hilarious real-world stories from mediation and service gone sideways
📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Meet the Flinkster
02:00 – From Divorce to Mediation: Andy’s Unlikely Path
05:00 – Building Flink ADR and Atlanta’s First Family Law ADR Firm
08:30 – Mediation Styles: More Than Just Passing Notes
12:00 – Arbitration Explained: Courtroom “Lite”
17:00 – In-Caucus Arbitration, Zoom Hearings & Pants Optional
20:00 – Funniest Mediation Stories (Dumpster Divers & Bar Bets)
25:00 – Med-Arb: When Mediation Turns into Arbitration
28:00 – Tips for Attorneys Before Entering ADR
31:00 – Closing Thoughts from the Flinkmeister
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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