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 really goes down in a domestic mediation. From sausage-eating contests and Stanley Tucci impressions to emotional breakdowns and attorney egos, Louis shares the candid truth about the psychology, pressure, and performance art of high-stakes family law negotiation.🎙️ Hosts: Steve Shewmaker, Patty Shewmaker, Jimmy Lewis, Alexa Lewis 🦸 Guest: Louis Tesser, Mediator Extraordinaire (and possibly the Jewish Stanley Tucci)👨‍⚖️ Hosted by Shewmaker & Lewis, Atlanta-based attorneys helping families navigate divorce, custody, and criminal defense – with zero billboards and zero BS.🔍 You’ll learn:What really makes a good mediator (hint: it’s not neutrality)Why humor can make or break a mediationHow emotional rollercoasters shape negotiation outcomesWhy the best trial lawyers are often the best at settling casesWhat lawyers do that drive mediators crazy (and how to avoid it)📌 Chapters: 00:00 – Meet Louis: Mediator. Musician. Tucci Enthusiast. 06:00 – From Litigator to Mediator: Why He Switched 10:00 – The Long Day: How Mediation Really Works 15:00 – What Makes a Lawyer Mediator-Friendly? 18:00 – Real Talk: Are You Just Chasing a Pound of Flesh? 22:00 – Emotions, Egos & the Wisdom Bubble 28:00 – The “Super Officer” of the Court👉 Have a question or topic idea? Visit shewmakerandlewis.com🔗 Podcast Library: https://shewmakerandlewis.com/lawyers-without-billboards 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more. Search Lawyers Without Billboards. 📺 Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5C_F77CB_qs📩 Contact: [email protected] 🎼 Music by Ben Hernandez at Dragonsong Productions 🎥 Produced by Rob Burgner at Bleeding Edge in Atlanta, GA