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
When Does Your Lawyer’s Representation End? | Lawyers Without Billboards S2-Ep19
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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 where parties attempted to file appeals on their own while their attorneys were still technically counsel of record, and why those filings were treated as legal nullities.
Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa break down:
- The dangers surrounding the 30-day appeal window
- Why attorney withdrawal orders matter
- The distinction between civil and criminal appeal procedures
- How these rulings may affect family law and civil litigation practice
- Practical steps lawyers may need to take to protect clients and themselves
This episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how procedural appellate rules can dramatically affect real cases.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:18 “When Does Representation End?”
02:45 The Muhammad v. Clayton County Case
06:50 What Is Summary Judgment?
08:30 The Pro Se Appeal Problem
11:55 Why the Appeal Was Dismissed
13:00 Why Internal Emails Weren’t Enough
16:30 Criminal vs. Civil Appeals
18:35 Why These Cases Scare Lawyers
21:00 How Law Firms May Need to Change Contracts
24:00 Filing Motions for New Trial
26:15 Real-World Examples From Practice
28:15 Will Lawyers Actually Adapt?
29:35 Final Thoughts
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🎙️ Hosts: Steve & Patty Shewmaker, Jimmy & Alexa Lewis
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🎼 Music by Ben Hernandez – Dragonsong Productions
🎥 Produced by: Bleeding Edge, Inc.
🎬 Audio & Video Production: Rob Burgner
📍 Recorded at: Shewmaker & Lewis, Atlanta, GA