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.
New episodes every two weeks
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Episodes
41 episodes
Phil McCurdy on Au Pairs, Divorce, and 37 Years of Family Law | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 41
Phil McCurdy on Au Pairs, Divorce, and 37 Years of Family LawIn this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa sit down with longtime Georgia family law attorney Phil McCurdy, bringing m...
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Episode 41
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What Lawyers Can't Fix: How Erica McCurdy Guides Families Through Conflict | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 40
In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Alexa and Jimmy sit down with Erica McCurdy, a nationally recognized Master Coach, mediator, and founder of McCurdy Solutions - known for helping familie...
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Episode 40
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37:27
A Conversation with Judge Tangela Barrie: Custody, Chaos & Courtroom Decorum
In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, and Alexa sit down with Judge Tangela Barrie of the DeKalb County Superior Court - the youngest judge ever elected in DeKalb and a former Prosecuting Attorney of the Y...
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Episode 39
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41:26
Playboy’s 1978 Divorce Manual The Good, the Bad, and the Hilarious | Lawyers Without Billboards Ep-38
What happens when a client hands Alexa a vintage 1978 issue of Playboy… complete with a “Divorce Manual for Men”? In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa flip through the old-sch...
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Episode 38
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18:06
Finding the Right Lawyer: Questions You Should Be Asking | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 37
How do you actually pick the right lawyer without getting misled by billboards, online noise, or empty promises?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa walk through the smartest (and safest)...
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Episode 37
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30:43
Contempt of Court: What it Means. How it Works. | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 36
What does it really mean to be held in contempt of court?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa break down one of the most misunderstood parts of family law - contempt.From unpaid child...
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Episode 36
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31:24
Legal Boundaries and Hidden Cameras: A Conversation with Kim Dymecki | Lawyers Without Billboards Ep-35
In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the crew welcomes longtime friend and mentor - Attorney Kim Dymecki for a candid conversation about the blurred lines between family law and criminal law.From <...
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Episode 35
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29:18
Behind the Bench: Judge Alice Benton on Fair Trials and Family Law Fumbles | Lawyers Without Billboards Ep-34
What’s it really like to move from prosecutor to judge — and preside over Georgia’s toughest family law cases?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team sits down with Judge Alice Benton of ...
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Episode 34
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32:45
A View from the Bench: Wisdom, Humor, and Humanity with Judge Kimberly Childs | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 33
What’s it really like to sit on the bench -and what do judges wish lawyers knew?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team sits down with Judge Kimberly Childs of Cobb County Supe...
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Episode 33
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46:50
Inside the Guardian ad Litem Process: A Conversation with Jim Holmes | Lawyers Without Billboards - EP 32
What exactly does a Guardian ad Litem do - and how do they shape custody cases in Georgia?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team sits down with longtime mentor, mediator, and guard...
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Episode 32
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Legal Movies on Trial: My Cousin Vinny (Part 2) | Lawyers Without Billboards - EP 31
Think My Cousin Vinny is just a comedy? Think again. In Part 2 of Legal Movies on Trial: My Cousin Vinny, the Shewmaker & Lewis team dives deep into one of the most entertaining, and surprisingly accurate, cour...
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Episode 31
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27:22
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 ...
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33:18
Military Divorce Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction : Lawyers Without Billboards - EP 29
Think military divorce is straightforward? Think again. In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team kicks off a brand-new mini-series on military divorce by separating fact from fiction. From th...
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Episode 29
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Temporary Hearings in Divorce: Rules, Risks & Realities | Lawyers Without Billboards - EP 28
Think temporary hearings are just a quick pit stop in divorce? Think again. In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team digs into the rules, risks, and realities of divorce temporary hearings - and why...
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Episode 28
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33:15
Balancing Justice and Humanity: A Conversation with Judge Angela Duncan | Lawyers Without Billboards Ep-27
What does it mean to serve justice with compassion? In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team sits down with Judge Angela Duncan of Gwinnett County. From her early military service and family law bac...
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Episode 27
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45:44
Live-In Lovers, Cousins, and Contracts: Untangling Georgia Marriage Law | LWB EP 26
Think a wedding license is the only way to be married in Georgia? Think again.In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team unpacks what really constitutes a valid marriage under Georgia law. From...
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Episode 26
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25:12
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 ...
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Episode 25
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Dumpster Stakeouts & Courtroom Showdowns: Life of Atlanta’s Top PIs
What do high-speed chases, GPS lawsuits, jury picks worth millions, and dumpster stakeouts have in common? They’re all part of the wild and fascinating world of private investigation.In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards...
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Episode 24
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35:32
12 Strangers and Your Divorce: The Truth About Georgia Jury Trials
Can you really have a jury trial in a Georgia divorce? Yes — but only in very specific circumstances. And it’s one of the rarest legal options in the country.In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lew...
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Episode 23
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30:03
What Judges Really Think: With Guest Judge David Lyles | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 22
What happens when a former prosecutor becomes a judge - and decides to launch a mental health accountability court? Or when someone shows up to court in shorts and flip-flops?In this candid and often hilarious episode of Lawyers With...
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Episode 22
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40:46
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 Billboard...
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Episode 21
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22:55
Superstar Mediators: Louis Tesser – Unmasked | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 20
Think mediators just pass notes between lawyers all day? Think again.In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, legendary Atlanta mediator Louis Tesser joins the Shewmaker & Lewis team to pull back the curtain on what
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Episode 20
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34:21
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...
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Episode 19
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37:36
Pots, Pans & Petty Fights: Dividing the Stuff in Divorce | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 18
Think divorce is all about houses, money, and custody? Think again. This episode of Lawyers Without Billboards goes deep into the world of personal property—the stuff inside the house—and the surprisingly intense (and sometimes ridicul...
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Episode 18
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24:46
Your Lawyer and the Opposition’s Are Friends. Should You Worry? | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 17
Is it a red flag if your lawyer is chummy with opposing counsel? Or could it actually help your case?In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team tackles a common client concern: attorney friends...
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Episode 17
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