Lawyers in the Attic

As the Lindsay Clancy murder trial draws to a conclusion, criminal defense attorney (and the firm's founding partner) Ron Bamieh joins us to explore the concept of "Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity" and how it is playing out in this disturbing, complicated case. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

The owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ron's lifetime enemies, is the subject of a federal investigation related to his truly extraordinary financial maneuvering, and Ron joins us to discuss the nature of the allegations, along with the intersection of sports and global finance. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

This week senior partner Danielle De Smeth joins us for an important update on the unfolding child abuse case at UCLA and shares ideas about the role of "mandated reporters" in protecting children. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

What kinds of demands can a divorcing couple make on each other, and how does the law enforce those demands? Family law attorney Jennifer Yates joins us for a discussion about "conditions" and the often emotional baggage that accompany them. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

As a complicated personal injury case against UCLA enters its 4th year of pre-litigation, attorney Danielle De Smeth joins us in the attic to discuss new developments in the investigation and offers some ideas about how the case might reach resolution.  WARNING: This episode contains graphic details that may be disturbing to some listeners. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

With Dr. Anthony Fauci invoking his 5th Amendment rights during testimony in front of Congress this week, we talk with senior partner Ron Bamieh about the nuances of "taking the 5th," how it impacts criminal and civil trials, and what the future might hold for political warfare over the continuing COVID-19 fallout.  Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

This week we talk with Ron Bamieh about a few different complicated murder scenarios he's encountered as both a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, as we consider the legal implications of contract killings and other murder for hire schemes. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

Personal injury attorney Danielle De Smeth shares her experiences with different legal and medical definitions of "injury," and reflects on the latest Crisp conference's take on the future of AI in the legal industry. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

As a family law attorney for nearly 20 years, Jennifer Yates has witnessed a number of tranformations in the way Americans think about love, marriage, and divorce. In this episode, we discuss what's changed, what's stayed the same, and what we can expect in the future, from shifts in gender roles to AI-assisted dating. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

After a dramatic sentencing hearing in a controversial local case, Ron joins us to discuss some of the major public misperceptions about what happened between Loay Alnaji and Paul Kessler at the pro-Palestine rally in November 2023.  Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

"Have you ever defended someone you knew was guility?" "Has a client ever confessed to you?" Strap in for a wild ride as criminal defense attorney answers some of the public's most provocative questions about the world of crime, punishment, and justice. Ron's honesty and experience shed light on many of the biggest misperceptions about how the system really works. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic    

How did a federal civil rights law designed to address gender discrimination on college campuses evolve into the frontline of a national debate about sexual harassment and violence? Attorney Danielle De Smeth joins us to discuss the history of Title IX, as we explore the complicated legal, cultural, and moral questions that define a thorny issue. of Ron's own criminal and civil cases unfolding this summer. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

It's time for some important updates on a number of controversial cases currently happening in Ventura County. Ron Bamieh joins us to offer some perspectives on the Rebecca Grossman civil trial, the continuing case of Makayla Renee Settles, and some of Ron's own criminal and civil cases unfolding this summer. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

Education attorney Meghan Sherry joins us in the attic for a conversation about the rights that students under the age of 18 have (and don't have) at school. Free speech? Freedom from search and seizure? Gun rights? The answers may surprise you. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

Over her many years working as an attorney on personal injury cases, Danielle De Smeth has been a part of countless depositions. But recently she has found herself on the other side of the deposition table, testifying in a lawsuit associated with an injury she experienced at the Standard Hotel in New York City. What is it like to see the personal injury world from a victim's perspective?  Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

This week family law attorney Jennifer Yates comes to the attic to answer common questions about divorce from people who are actually "going through it."  Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

Criminal defense attorney Ron Bamieh offers his perspectives on the disturbing local case of Makayla Renee Settles, who died by suicide last year after being subjected to alleged sexual abuse by her biological father, Stephen Vincent Chavez. Ron explains the logic behind some of the controversial decisions made by the Ventura County District Attorney in pursuing this case. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

Ron joins us for a critical development in the case of Loay Alnaji, who is charged in the death of Paul Kessler at a pro-Palestinian rally in November 2023. The case's result has caused signficant controversy, and Ron is here to clear the air. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

What happens when "road rage" turns into a criminal offense? Ron Bamieh joins us for a conversation about some of his recent "rage" cases, as we explore how encounters between strangers can turn violent, and the legal trouble that results. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

This week our resident education attorney, Meghan Sherry, returns to offer parents some ideas and resources about the tricky transition from the school year into summer "vacation," and how both kids and adults can help create a safe, fun, and productive summer outside of the school environment. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

This week we travel up the California coast to visit Danielle De Smeth at the firm's Santa Barbara office. Danielle gives us a history of "Bamieh & De Smeth North" and explains how legal practice is a bit different in America's Riviera. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

This week Ron joins us to discuss a recent New York Times piece detaling a new Oklahoma law that offers leniency to victims of domestic violence who kill their abusers. Ron discusses how such a law might offer hope to victims like Jane Laut, and explains how we might persuade California lawmakers to adopt something similar. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic    

This week Ron joins us in the attic to share important updates on the case of Loay Alnaji, who is facing trial in the death of a man he encountered at a political demonstration over the Israel/Gaza conflict in 2023. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

This week Ron Bamieh joins us for an update on the case of Jacob Caliboso, who was convicted of murder last year and is now appealing that conviction. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

This week Danielle joins us in the attic for some shocking updates on two of her recent cases. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic

What are the signs that a marriage is in trouble? And what qualities do the strongest marriages share? This week divorce attorney Jennifer Yates helps us sift through the red and green flags when it comes to a relationship's long-term viability.  Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

This week Ron joins us in the attic to discuss the legal implications of the Jeffrey Epstein case, as files revealing the disgraced financier's connections to prominent political figures continue to be released. What are the realistic scenarios for accountability? Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

We are celebrating 100 episodes of Lawyers in the Attic, and taking a look at the podcast's most memorable moments, with Ron, Jennifer, and Danielle sharing their thoughts about the pod's past, present, and future. Top Ron episodes: Ep 11 - Finding Katrina, Chapter One Ep 47 - How to Start a Law Firm  Top Jen episodes: Ep 3 - Where Dreams Go to Die Ep 32 - Child Custody Across Borders Top Danielle episodes: Ep 77 - Someone Has to Pay Ep 58 - The Trial of Jane Laut, Part Two   Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

This week Ron Bamieh joins us to share an important update on the Mike Johnson case, in which a former Ventura city councilmember is alleging a Brown Act violation surrounding a series of incidents in 2023. What's the Brown Act? And why is this a groundbreaking case? Ron explains in this conversation. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

New year, new laws! This week family law attorney Jennifer Yates joins us to explain how major changes in divorce law are coming to California in 2026, and what that means for the future. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic    

Recent weeks have witnessed a disturbing escalation in state violence and violation of Constitutional rights by government agents, creating big questions that touch on the intersection of history, morality, and legality. Danielle De Smeth joins us in the attic for a conversation about our collective political moment and the role of lawyers in the larger direction of American democracy. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

Spencer Noren is a Ventura resident and citizen journalist whose popular, and sometimes controversial, Instagram page Ventura Forward covers a wide range of local happenings and issues. This week he joins us in the attic to talk with Ron Bamieh about his family's recent legal case, how it was resolved, and why interactions between police and juveniles carry a particular set of challenges. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

How much would YOU settle for? When it comes to civil cases, money is the main avenue for resolving disputes. In this episode, founding partner Ron Bamieh dispels some common myths about how money works in personal injury lawsuits, and outlines steps that you can take to protect yourself from financial injustice. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

Being a lawyer is not for the faint of heart. As we've documented on this podcast, legal work can be extremely stressful, and can take a serious emotional and physical toll on attorneys who aren't mindful of how their job is affecting them. In this episode, we talk with Danielle De Smeth about her own strategies for surviving the rigors of a legal career, from breathing and visualization exercises to scuba diving and mini-vacays. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

What new laws are coming our way in 2026? Founding partner Ron Bamieh joins us to discuss some of the big changes happening in the legal world this year, from new ways of prosecuting theft to regulations on AI and electric vehicles.  Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

Are new, stronger strains of cannabis part of a larger mental health crisis? Founding partner Ron Bamieh offers his perspectives on a growing trend in his criminal practice: connections between young men, marijuana use, and psychological issues leading to violent offenses. What's really going on?  Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic    

It's the holiday season once again, so it's time to talk with family law attorney Jennifer Yates about the icy, decidedly uncheerful world of divorce and child custody. When the "elf on the shelf" is your ex-husband's lawyer, and Santa Claus is a local judge, what kinds of decisions can families make to ensure a painless holiday experience? Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

This week the firm's founding partner, Ron Bamieh, joins us for an often brutally honest conversation about the future of the legal industry, as we continue our consideration of how AI is changing the way lawyers think, work, and run their business. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

This week senior partner Danielle De Smeth returns from the Crisp Game Changers Summit in Atlanta, Georgia, to reflect on what lawyers and law firms can do to "future proof" their legal practice, with ideas about how AI is set to revolutionize the legal industry. What can we do to prepare for what's coming? Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic

How is AI changing the legal industry? Will lawyers even EXIST in five years? This week senior partner Jennifer Yates joins us to discuss the new bestseller How to Think about AI: A Guide for the Perplexed by Richard Susskind. Jennifer recently saw Susskind speak at this year's CLIO conference and shares her thoughts on the wide-ranging implications of new AI-driven legal technology, and what it means for the future of law and justice. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

Attorney Danielle De Smeth joins us for an update on the civil case against UCLA, filed by families of children abused at the university's early education center. We discuss the meticulous process of mediation and the larger emotional dynamics involved in assessing damages. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic

With more than 30 years of legal experience, Ron Bamieh has seen it all. In this conversation, he offers his ideas on how to spot good and bad lawyers. What qualities should you look for when hiring an attorney? And what behaviors are instant red flags? Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

Senior partner Jennifer Yates joins us this week to report on her experience at this year's ClioCon, a major legal conference in which lawyers and other professionals discuss the state of the industry and the future of practicing law. This year, of course, AI was a hot topic, and Jennifer shares her ideas about how tech is changing (and not changing) the way lawyers do business. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

This week's Ron Bamieh joins us to provide updates on three important local cases: The closing of a private Christian school and the site's uncertain future; the Brown Act case against city officials for improper accusations against former city councilman Mike Johnson; and a shocking recent development in the case of Loay Alnaji, who is charged with involuntary manslaughter for an incident at a political protest in Thousand Oaks. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

This week our founding partner, Ron Bamieh, comes to the attic to answer questions from our listeners, touching on all manner of legal intrigue and controversy, from whether you can sue your annoying neighbors to how to protect children from predators. Ron always brings hot takes, and this episode is a chance to hear his stories and advice on topics we rarely cover on the show. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

This week, family law attorney Jennifer Yates returns from a week in court, and she has a story to tell. At a contentious divorce-related trial, she encounters a series of personalities and events that shed light on how, even in the most straightforward cases, things are not what they seem.  Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

Having spent much of his legal career trying criminal cases, Ron's not a big fan of family law. And yet, he's been a part of some major family law cases over the years. In this episode, he offers his takes on the world of divorce, restraining orders, and custody battles, and explains why he tends to stay away from family court these days. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

This week our resident education attorney, Meghan Sherry, returns to offer parents some ideas and resources about the "placement" process in school, and explains what to do if you disagree with how your student is being treated by school administration. .  Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates: https://www.copaa.org/ Wrightslaw: https://www.wrightslaw.com/   Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic

This week Ron tells us about his recent car accident and resulting fight with insurance companies, a saga that offers some deep lessons about the injustice of the system and how individuals can fight for their rights against forces that often seem out of our control. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic  

It's back to school time, so our resident education attorney Meghan Sherry swings by the attic for a conversation all about the myths, distortions, and outright lies that circulate about children with disabilities, and the rights that parents and students have when dealing with the public school system.  Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic