Lawyers in the Attic

Bamieh & De Smeth
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Weekly conversations with lawyers and law students about all things legal in the 21st century, from big criminal cases and celebrity lawsuits to the challenges of figuring out what to wear in court. Recorded in a big beautiful attic space at the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth in Ventura, California.

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep 101 - The Epstein Rabbit Hole w/ Ron Bamieh

    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

    46 min

  2. FEB 26

    Ep 100 - 100th Episode Celebration w/ Ron Bamieh, Jennifer Yates, and Danielle De Smeth

    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

    39 min

  3. FEB 19

    Ep 99 - New Frontiers in Policing Corruption w/ Ron Bamieh

    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

    29 min

  4. FEB 12

    Ep 98 - Making Divorce Easier w/ Jennifer Yates

    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

    37 min

  5. FEB 5

    Ep 97 - When the Law is Lawless w/ Danielle De Smeth

    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

    42 min

  6. JAN 29

    Ep 96 - Kids These Days w/ Spencer Noren

    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

    34 min

  7. JAN 22

    Ep 95 - Show Me the Money w/ Ron Bamieh

    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

    36 min

  8. JAN 15

    Ep 94 - Self Care for Lawyers w/ Danielle De Smeth

    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

    40 min
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Weekly conversations with lawyers and law students about all things legal in the 21st century, from big criminal cases and celebrity lawsuits to the challenges of figuring out what to wear in court. Recorded in a big beautiful attic space at the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth in Ventura, California.

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  • Creator
    Bamieh & De Smeth
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Lawyers in the Attic