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
Legal Movies on Trial: My Cousin Vinny (Part 1) | Lawyers Without Billboards - EP 30
Think My Cousin Vinny is just a hilarious courtroom comedy? Think again. In this new mini-series from Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team puts Hollywood’s most iconic legal movies on trial—starting with My Cousin Vinny.
From Joe Pesci’s unforgettable performance as Vinny Gambini to Marisa Tomei’s Oscar-winning turn as Mona Lisa Vito, this film has long been celebrated for its humor. But how much of it holds up when real lawyers break down the legal details?
Join Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa as they dive into the movie scene by scene—exploring what’s realistic, what’s just Hollywood, and what unexpected legal lessons lawyers (and clients) can take away. From grits to arraignments, courtroom attire to cross-examinations, they uncover the surprising accuracy (and absurdity) of this 90s classic.
🎙️ Hosts: Steve Shewmaker, Patty Shewmaker, Jimmy Lewis, Alexa Lewis
👨⚖️ Hosted by Shewmaker & Lewis, Atlanta-based attorneys helping families navigate divorce, custody, and criminal defense – with zero billboards and zero BS.
🔍 You’ll Learn:
• How realistic My Cousin Vinny is as a legal film
• Why Vinny Gambini’s courtroom mistakes mirror real-life rookie errors
• What lawyers can learn about listening, mentorship, and cross-examination
• Why grits might be the most important legal lesson in the movie
• How Hollywood sometimes gets closer to the truth than you think
📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to Lawyers Without Billboards
01:00 – Kicking Off the Legal Movies Mini-Series
03:00 – Why My Cousin Vinny Still Resonates with Lawyers
07:00 – The Arrest, Arraignment & Rookie Mistakes
12:00 – Courtroom Attire and Contempt of Court
18:00 – Cross-Examination Lessons: The Grits Scene
22:00 – Public Defenders, Mentors & Misconceptions
28:00 – Preparation, Suits, and “Two is One, One is None”
32:00 – Wrapping Part 1 & Previewing Part 2
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📺 Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3atPSkBj7fU
📩 Contact: alewis@shewmakerandlewis.com
🎼 Music by Ben Hernandez at Dragonsong Productions
🎥 Produced by Rob Burgner at Bleeding Edge in Atlanta, GA.