Lawyers in the Attic

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:...

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/...

"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 t...

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 th...

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://ww...

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/lawyer...

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...

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.tikto...

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...

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/lawyersi...

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/lawyersinthe...

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...

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/lawyersintheatt...

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 & DeSm...

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:/...

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.co...

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/lawye...

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.i...

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 Daniell...

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.bamieh...

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/@lawyersinth...

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...

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...

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:...