The Lawmas Podcast

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, hosts Lauren and Lacey open with a discussion of South Carolina divorce laws, covering resources through SC Legal Services and options for temporary orders and restraining orders, with information available at scbar.org. The main segment of the podcast introduces their multi-episode series on the Menendez brothers case. Lauren and Lacey examine the two trials...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, attorneys Lauren and Lacey dive into critical aspects of the Alex Murdaugh murder trial. Key Topics Discussed: The decision-making process behind defendants taking the stand How social media evidence, particularly Snapchat, impacted the case (be careful with what you put online!) The authentication process for digital evidence in court The evolving landscape...

This week on The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren and Lacey open with a question on Estate Planning & Powers of Attorney. They discuss wills for single individuals without children, recommendations for everyone over 18 and the importance of having someone able to handle bills and accounts if incapacitated. Now on to the episode topic: Britney Spears' Conservatorship! The Lawmas cover: California vs. Sou...

This week's starts a series of high profile case episodes. Lacey & Lauren discuss the case in South Carolina where Jamie Komoroski received a 25-year maximum sentence after pleading guilty to felony DUI resulting in death and great bodily injury. The incident involved hitting a golf cart carrying newlyweds, killing the bride. Lauren & Lacey cover: A follow-up on the question about South Ca...

In a teaser for the upcoming The Lawmas Podcast series, Lauren & Lacey announce their plans to explore high-profile cases starting later this week! Lauren will focus on entertainment industry cases including the Britney Spears conservatorship, Michael Ohr and The Blind Side controversy, and Johnny Depp's defamation trial. Lacey plans to examine criminal cases, specifically highlighting the Jam...

Since the holidays are here, Lauren and Lacey provide expert legal guidance on navigating common holiday-related legal situations, with a focus on DUI prevention and domestic violence awareness to avoid getting arrested! Question of the Day: Can You Sue After a Dismissed Criminal Case? Lauren and Lacey discuss civil lawsuits following dismissed criminal charges. There are key challenges in pursuin...

In this holiday-themed episode, Lacey and Lauren dive into the delicate art of balancing work and family during the festive season. The dynamic duo discusses how their law firms handle the holidays, sharing insights into their unique approaches to time off, client communication, and maintaining flexibility. They dig into the importance of setting boundaries, with both emphasize the need to priorit...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lacey and Lauren dive into the challenging task of balancing friendships, work, and motherhood. They candidly share personal experiences of struggling to maintain meaningful connections while juggling multiple responsibilities as attorneys, business owners, and mothers. The conversation explores the difficulties of being present for friends during tough times...

In this episode of the The Lawmas podcast, hosts Lacey and Lauren discuss Susan Smith's recent parole hearing, where she was denied release after serving time for murdering her two sons in 1994. Lacey & Lauren dive into the details of the hearing, highlighting key moments and reasons for her parole denial, including her lack of family support and multiple infractions while incarcerated. The di...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, attorneys and moms Lacey and Lauren dive into the important topic of outsourcing, both in business and home life. The episode begins with a  brief Q&A about probate records, explaining that wills are public records and heirs should receive notice from the court when they're named in a will. They then share their experiences with business outsourcing, emph...

This week, Lauren and Lacey talk about the challenges of being both a mom and a lawyer, dealing with difficult children and clients. Lacey shares frustrations over her young son's frequent tantrums and refusal to listen, contrasting his behavior with her client's inability to make decisions about their criminal case. Lauren relates similar experiences with her own young daughters, noting how child...

After two episodes, it's time to go back and share how Lauren & Lacey started The Lawmas Podcast!   Lacey and Lauren have been friends since middle school and went to the University of South Carolina together, where they were both in the marching band. Lacey practices criminal defense law, while Lauren practices in the estate planning and civil cases. They have very different areas of legal ex...

This week on The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren & Lacey aren't getting political, and they want to address the use of the R-word. They have seen on social media, on Facebook, from some of their friends, family, people that we follow are using the word in this political climate. Lacey shares her personal experience and emphasizes how using disability-related terms as insults affects the special needs c...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren & Lacey, from Union, South Carolina, discuss the Susan Smith case from their unique hometown perspective. They were young children when Smith murdered her two sons, Michael and Alex, by driving her car into John D. Long Lake in 1994. They share personal memories from that time, including the community's initial belief in Smith's fabricated story ab...

Juggling courtrooms and playrooms, legal briefs, and bedtime stories...   Meet Lauren and Lacey, two powerhouse attorneys and moms who are laying down the law on work-life balance. Lauren handles estate planning, while Lacey is a criminal defense attorney. And together, they're The Lawmas!   Join them as they dive into into the chaotic world of running law firms while raising families, where they...