Hawk Law Group

Layman's Law School

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Ever found yourself in a situation where you think you need a lawyer but aren’t sure? Slipped, tripped, or spilled your soup at a local store and wondered if you have a case? Or maybe you just want to make sense of all the complicated legal jargon that seems designed to confuse you? Join Chace Hawk, Reid Sanders, and Shawn Merzlak of Hawk Law Group as they break down your legal questions in plain, straightforward language—with a dash of humor to keep things interesting. From demystifying legal terms to weighing in on trending legal news and high-profile cases, we tackle it all in a way that’s...

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May 30, 2026

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Episodes

Christmas Movie Lightning Round! 20.12.2024

Chace, Reid, Shawn, and Lindsey are back with more holiday movie legal drama! This time, they're tackling quick questions from The Santa Clause, The Grinch, Miracle on 34th Street, The Polar Express, Scrooged, Christmas with the Cranks, Bad Santa, Love Actually, The Holiday, and Die Hard. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/cdQhitDZEaQ Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.co...

Christmas Movies And Their Legal Woes 13.12.2024

Chace, Reid, Shawn, and Lindsey are digging into the potential legal drama in your favorite Christmas movies! Could Kevin McCallister land in jail for his anti-burglar man-traps? Can Ralphie's family sue for BB gun related accidents? Is Clark Griswold in big trouble for Cousin Eddie's "Christmas Gift"? All these answers and more this week. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On In...

Did An AI Chatbot Cause A Death? 12.12.2024

Chace, Reid, and Lindsey are discussing a case out of Florida this week. A mother is suing Character AI for the death of her son. Can the company be held liable for the actions of its AI chatbots? What are the dangers this technology can have, especially for kids? These answers and more on this week's episode. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagram @AugustaAttorneys On F...

Laken Riley's Murder Trial Didn't See A Jury 12.12.2024

This episode was filmed before the verdict in the Laken Riley trial was reached. Since the recording, Jose Ibarra was found guilty of the murder and sentenced to life in prison. This week on Layman's Law School, Reid, Lindsey, and Chace are discussing why the accused murderer of Laken Riley, Jose Ibarra, didn't face a jury on trial. What is a bench trial and why would a defense attorney ask for on...

Eighteen Bodies Discovered in Coffee County, GA 08.11.2024

We have a full house on this week's episode, Reed and Shawn are joined once again by Lindsey and a new face Kip McAlister! They're discussing a recent case out of Coffee County, Georgia where 18 bodies were found decomposing at a mortuary. What happened, and what are the legal ramifications to follow? Watch the video episode here: https://youtu.be/AuxYScUBJAY Connect with The Group: https://www.ha...

Busting Legal Myths 18.10.2024

Chace is away, so Reid and Shawn are sitting down with their co-worker Lindsey to bust some Legal Myths. Can you drive drunk on private property? Is it legal to use force to defend your home? All these answers and more on this week's Layman's Law School. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagram @AugustaAttorneys On Facebook @hawklawgroup Hawk Law Group is dedicated to repr...

Karen Read Trial and Disney Lawsuit Update, and Justin Timberlake's Legal Woes 20.09.2024

Chace, Reid, and Shawn are giving you an update on some of the cases they've talked about on the show and the result of Justin Timberlake's legal trouble. Where is the Karen Read case now? What's going on with Disney in the wrongful death lawsuit? How many puns can Reid make from Justin Timberlake songs? All these answers and more on this week's episode. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklaw...

Will Signing Up For Disney Plus Prevent You From Suing Disney? 23.08.2024

Chace, Reid, and Shawn are discussing the recent wrongful death filing against Disney. Can signing up for Disney Plus end your lawsuit against the corporation? What are the ins and outs of a wrongful death suit? Why Was Disney Sued in the first place? All these answers and more. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagram @AugustaAttorneys On Facebook @hawklawgroup Hawk Law G...

Could Female Olympic Boxers Sue? 09.08.2024

The gents are back together again. Chace, Reid, and Shawn are talking about the drama in the boxing ring for the Olympics. What are the legal issues at stake and are there any real answers? Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagram @AugustaAttorneys On Facebook @hawklawgroup Hawk Law Group is dedicated to representing accident and injury victims across the greater Central S...

Karen Read's Possible Case Dismissal and the YSL Drama 19.07.2024

Chace has a special guest this week: Vic Hawk. Vic is sitting down and giving his sage wisdom on two big cases, Karen Read's potential case dismissal and the ex parte conversation in the YSL case. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagram @AugustaAttorneys On Facebook @hawklawgroup Watch the video episode of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/ACmpnrETd90 Hawk Law Group is d...

The Karen Read Prosecutors Are Playing Defense 28.06.2024

The Gents are back once again to discuss the Karen Read trial. This time Chace, Reid, and Shawn are looking into some of the testimony given by witnesses the prosecution called that hurt them more than it helped. That and the stunning lack of an explanation of what happened as the state rests. This episode was recorded on June 21st, 2024, and the jury has started deliberation as of this posting. A...

The Karen Read Witness Testimony, Good, Bad, And Ugly 12.06.2024

Reid, Shawn, and Chace are discussing the Karen Read case once again this time we're taking a look at the witness testimony in the case. What makes a good witness and what makes a bad one? What do you do if you're not used to being on the witness stand? All those answers and the continued madness that is the Karen Read trial. This episode was recorded on May 24th 2024, and there may be more update...

Karen Read Trial's Very Different Opening Statements 31.05.2024

Chace, Shawn, and Reid are discussing the Karen Read case once again. They're going over the opening statements and just how different they are. Does the prosecution have a case and how did this even go to trial? This episode was recorded on May 3rd 2024, and there may be more update on the evidence since it was posted. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagram @AugustaAtto...

Scottie Scheffler Had A Run In With The Police 21.05.2024

Chace, Reid, and Shawn were given a gift on a Friday morning in the form of Scottie Scheffler being arrested. The gift is being able to tell everyone just how this could happen to anyone and what not to do when confronted by the police. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagram @AugustaAttorneys Watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://yo...

The Diddy Do It Conspiracy Thickens, Sean Combs on Trial Part 2 26.04.2024

Reid, Tianna, and Shawn are back, picking up on the Diddy discussion. This week they're getting into the grits and gravy of the case and who all is involved and Reid's wild conspiracy theories take off. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagram @AugustaAttorneys Watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/t5ASI-_FPI4https://youtu.be...

Sean "Diddy" Combs On Trial, But Why? Part 1 12.04.2024

Shawn and Chace are joined by another attorney from the group Tianna Bias, to discuss the recent complaint filed against Sean "Diddy" Combs. They're breaking down the elements of the case and how a civil suit became a full-on criminal investigation. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagram @AugustaAttorneys Watch the video version of the episode here: https://youtu.be/ON2c...

Murder and Conspiracy In The Case of Karen Read 29.03.2024

Reid is back with an interesting case for Chace and Shawn, involving the alleged murder of a police officer in Boston. Karen Read is accused of second-degree murder but there's something fishy about the evidence. This one will be a case to follow, and almost certainly a Netflix documentary. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagram @AugustaAttorneys You can watch the video...

Debating the Donald Trump Insurrection Part 2 15.03.2024

Chace and Shawn are debating the big question, did Donald Trump incite insurrection on January 6th? This is the second part of the debate where Shawn presents the side that Donald Trump did not incite insurrection, listen to the previous episode to hear Chace present the side that he did. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagram @AugustaAttorneys Watch the video version of...

Debating the Donald Trump Insurrection Part 1 23.02.2024

Chace and Shawn are debating the big question, did Donald Trump incite insurrection on January 6th? This is the first part of the debate where Chace presents the side that Donald Trump did incite insurrection, join us next time where Shawn gives the opposite side of the debate. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagram @AugustaAttorneys Watch the video version of this episo...

How Insurance Companies Use The Law To Make More Money 26.01.2024

Chace and Shawn are without Reid once again, this time they're discussing how Insurance companies use Tort reform to get legislators to pass laws that hurt their citizens and only make Insurance companies money. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagram @AugustaAttorneys Watch the video episode of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/baGtjhCaev4

How Did Donald Trump Get Removed From the Ballot? 12.01.2024

Chace and Shawn are without Reid this week as they discuss one of the most contentious ongoing legal/political issues today: why was Donald Trump removed from the ballot in some states? Our southern gentleman lawyers are tackling the details of how he was removed in the first place, will the ruling stand, and will it make it to the US Supreme Court? Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup...

Lawyer AMA 15.12.2023

Chace, Reid, and Shawn are back this week to answer your burning questions posted on Reddit. What's it like to defend a guilty client? Does being a lawyer mean you're rolling in cash? Has being a lawyer ever gotten you laid? All the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Layman's Law School. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagram @AugustaAttorneys...

Jim Harbaugh And The Michigan Controversy 01.12.2023

Chace is taking the week to cool off from his hot takes. Shawn and Reid are back to discuss the recent controversy behind Jim Harbaugh and the University of Michigan's football stealing signs to get a leg up against the competition. Why does college football still use signs? What is a temporary restraining order and how does it work? These questions and more were answered on this week's episode of...

The Layman's Law School Political Think Tank 03.11.2023

Chace, Reid, and Shawn are back to follow up on the Dominion lawsuit against Fox News. They're forming their own "think tank" to figure out how to fix all the problems of today. Will they solve all of the issues plaguing the country? Or will Chace's hot takes completely derail the podcast? Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagram @AugustaAttorneys

The Dangers of False Accusations 20.10.2023

This week our Southern Gentleman lawyers Chace, Shawn, and Reid are breaking down the case between (former) MLB pitcher Trevor Bauer and Lindsay Hill. They get into the nitty gritty about the charges that ended Bauer's MLB career, the resulting defamation lawsuit he filed against Hill, and the evidence presented in both. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagram @AugustaAtt...

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