Episodes
With the recent arrest of reality show glam girl and Narco wife Emma Coronel Aispuro, the A Team dissects her involvement with her husband, El Chapo, and her charges of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, meth, weed, and heroin into the U.S. #Lawyered also breaks down how courts sentence in federal drug cases including analysis of a hypothetical story of Tommy and Kimmy's attempts to become Adderall kingpins on State University's Campus. Connect with Andrea on IG: @andrea.s.turner Connect with...
Published 03/04/21
A literal Arctic storm slammed into Texas February 11 - 18, resulting in numerous multi-car pile-ups, “rolling” blackouts, and leaving many without water. One of the most devastating tragedies was the death of Cristian Pavonz, an eleven-year-old boy who died in his bed allegedly from hypothermia. Your legal A-Team delves into the situation, discussing the lawsuit his mother has brought against ERCOT and her electricity provider, what ERCOT is, and can ERCOT even be sued (or is it protected...
Published 02/26/21
Ah, Valentine's Day - the day so many people level up their relationships and propose. So with a wedding to plan, or even if you're just entering the serious stage of your dating relationship, it is time for you and your partner to discuss if a premarital agreement is right for y'all. AKA do YOU want a pre-nup? The legal A-Team dives into the world of pre-marital agreements aka pre-nups, and discusses the numerous ways they are beneficial. A&A dispel the myths surrounding pre-nups,...
Published 02/18/21
Today, February 9, 2021, the U.S. Senate begins its impeachment trial of President Trump. Your favorite legal A-Team dives into what impeachment is, work on demystifying the confusing impeachable offense of "high crimes and misdemeanors," and explains how the actual impeachment process works. The duo discusses how an impeachment "trial" in the Senate is radically different from the types of trials you see on Law and Order or even real-life civil and criminal trials. A and A also give their...
Published 02/09/21
Welcome to the wild world of Personal Injury ("PI") law, where the accidents can be big, and the damages even bigger. The legal A-Team and PI attorney Paul Wingo break down what PI law is, how PI law has evolved in Texas, and the utility of PI law as being one way to keep corporations accountable. Specifically, the trio talks about the infamous McDonald's hot coffee case, and how the reality of that case differed wildly from the media's portrayal of it. Additionally, no PI law discussion in a...
Published 02/04/21
The legal A-team welcomes back their very first recurring guest, Andrea’s husband, Spencer Turner! The trio get down to business discussing trusts and Andrea’s favorite type of trust, the pet trust. Spencer explains trusts in general, the difference between irrevocable and revocable trusts, busts common myths about trusts, and explains what a pet trust is. Andrea and Spencer walk through what a hypothetical pet trust would look like for their cat, Bella Luna, and Golden Retriever puppy,...
Published 01/28/21
Your favorite legal duo dives into the hot and heavy world of free speech. The pair explain the First Amendment and identify what speech is protected and what speech is NOT protected. The legal A-Team then turns their sights onto President Trump's January 6, 2021, speech. Were his words Constitutionally protected free speech? Or did his speech fall outside the protection of the First Amendment? Specifically, did his words incite violence or constitute "fighting words" which are not protected?...
Published 01/21/21
January 6, 2021 is the first time since the British invaded in 1814 that someone had stormed the Capitol. Your legal A-team discusses what happened, and the possible criminal charges that could be brought against people who engaged in various activities, from just entering the Capitol during the raid, all the way to those stealing government property. A whole host of potentially relevant criminal charges are broken down, from trespass all the way to felony murder. Connect with Andrea on IG:...
Published 01/14/21
Happy New Year! Whether you’re popping bubbly at home to ring in 2021 or drinking a detox tea to fully rid yourself of 2020’s bad energy, curl up with your drink of choice and join your favorite legal duo in a review of some of the biggest legal moments of 2020. A&A kick off their year in review with a discussion of the life and tragic passing of the Notorious RBG, and Justice Ginsburg’s replacement, Justice Amy Coney Barrett. The pair also talk about what adding the conservative Justice...
Published 12/31/20
A&A delve into the holiday spirit lawyer style, discussing the Establishment Clause, to what extent government offices can have Christmas decor (Nativity in front of the courthouse anyone?), and of course, everyone’s favorite legal holiday issue, the extent children and teachers can celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah in public school. The legal A-team also discuss when your kids can sing “Silent Night” in their public school play, and if they can pass out candy canes with a Bible verse...
Published 12/23/20
So you’ve had the trial, the court has issued a judgment, and you hate it. The trial court must have gotten it wrong - if only you got a second bite at the apple, you’d surely win right? So what happens next? You can appeal the trial court’s judgment. Your favorite legal duo talk appellate law 101 with appellate attorney Chad Ruback. The attorneys discuss how to determine if your case may be a good one for appeal, what an appeal looks like, when to hire an appellate lawyer, and more....
Published 12/17/20
A&A talk about dead people issues! No just kidding, kind of. Your favorite legal duo sits down with probate attorney and Andrea’s husband Spencer Turner and discuss what the heck is probate, what’s a will, why you NEED a will (seriously it’s 2020 - you can bet Andrea is getting one!), what happens to your property if you die with a will v. without a will, how you can provide for your pet after you pass, and more. Connect with Spencer on LinkedIn:...
Published 12/10/20
Description: So everyone has heard of Roe v. Wade. It’s one of the OG polarizing cases. What’s there to explain about it? A lot actually, since it didn’t do what a lot of people think it did. Tune in to hear about the case’s history, how it de-criminalized early term abortions but didn’t actually “legalize” abortion, how this plays into the ways states can and cannot restrict access to abortion providers, & our opinion on if Roe v. Wade realistically could be overturned with Justice...
Published 12/03/20
What actually is a hate crime? Your favorite legal A-Team dissects the components of what a hate crime is legally, and walks through how hate crimes carry enhanced punishments. Connect with Andrea on IG: @andrea.s.turner Connect with Austin on IG: @the_dallas_lawyer Check out #LAWYERED on IG: @hash_tag_lawyered
Published 11/25/20
Mediation - the term gets thrown around quite a bit, but what does it REALLY mean? The legal A-Team breaks down the mediation process with mediator Sharon Corsentino. The trio discusses what the logistics of a mediation looks like, how mediation has changed to accommodate the new reality courtesy of COVID-19, and what the magical “MSA” or mediated settlement agreement is (hint - you want this!). Learn more about mediator Sharon Corsentino at https://sharoncorsentino.com/ Connect with...
Published 11/19/20
Your favorite legal A-Team finally takes on a happy topic, adoption! Jessica Dunne of Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter LLP and A&A talk about how infant domestic adoption works here in Texas, why adoption agencies are worth it, and the most terrifying and sweetest adoption stories that Jessica knows of. Jessica gives a unique perspective on the whole adoption process, since in addition to being an adoption lawyer she and her husband have gone through the adoption process themselves. Learn...
Published 11/12/20
Spooky season brings to mind bats, pumpkin spice lattes, and potential legal problems galore. Your favorite legal eagles bring a sharp eye as to what issues could pop out like a zombie hand and drag you into a legal quagmire.* Halloween house party? Fraternity basement rager? Demurely handing out candy to kiddo trick-or-treaters? The duo shares thoughts on what to be mindful of, like maybe be careful with the smoke machine, that landlords may not be immune from suit, and how you may want to...
Published 10/29/20
Your favorite legal A Team on this special election themed episode breaks down the often confusing issues of what to look for when voting for a judge. Spoiler alert - party affiliations do not matter at all! The duo explains what key factors to look at to determine if a judge is a good fit for the court he or she is running for and why those factors are important. A&A spill their personal opinions on the current method in Texas for electing judges, and what changes they would like to see...
Published 10/27/20
Kyle Jacobs of Rubicon Representation sits down with Andrea and Austin and talks real life in commercial real estate. The entrepreneur discuss with A&A what Rubicon Representation does, the entrepreneurial journey to his current success, and tips on how to get started in the world of tenant representation, development, acquisition, and investment sales. Lastly, Kyle pulls back the veil on commercial real estate in the corona virus era and shares what areas are booming and what areas are...
Published 10/22/20
Andrea and Austin sit down with Kimberly Borges and Miriam McDonald, the co-founders of the ubër chic work-wear brand PWR WMN, and discuss their power brand, lessons in entrepreneurship, being a female professional in a male dominated field, and Instagram v. reality when it comes to starting your own business. The PWR duo impart concrete take always for those looking to make their entrepreneurial dreams come true, whether that be the side hustle life or the Mompreneur way.
Published 10/15/20
Sex! Porn! Revenge! A & A get down and dirty discussing revenge porn, sexting, and what every parent of a minor child in possession of a cell phone must know to avoid their child being possibly charged as an adult for possessing child pornography. The legal A-Team also unravels the fairly recent revenge porn statute. They explain how you can obtain justice if your ex is a jerk and posts intimate pictures of you publicly.
Published 10/08/20
Lean in as your favorite legal A-Team peels back the mystery of WTF to wear to court, proper language, and what mannerisms to adopt and those to drop. We also discuss what Austin’s exotic dancer clients wore to court, how pulling a Bling Ring moment isn’t helpful to your case, and how you as the client can and should become the protagonist in the legal saga that is laid out before the jury. Everyone likes a good story, so friend, we implore you to dress the part.
Published 10/01/20
Guest Hal Humphreys is the founder of Find Investigations in Nashville Tennessee and has over 30 years of experience in the private investigation business. Hal walks the A Team through the myths of the industry, comical encounters in his career, and lays out how an effective private investigator can actually help your case. Hal is also the founder of PI Education, a company delivering PI training, and cohosts the podcast Taking The P.I.S., a show focused on diving into the criminal defense...
Published 09/24/20
Your favorite legal A-Team pairs up with the defamation gurus and reputation management masterminds Dave Wishnew and T.J. Jones of Crawford Wishnew Lang and discuss the potential legal issues at play in IG influencer Emily Gellis Lande’s campaign against Tanya Zuckerbrot’s F-Factor Diet. The team discusses potential defamation issues arising out of Mrs. Lande’s reposting DMs where women describe numerous different health problems that they attribute to the F-Factor powders and bars. The...
Published 09/17/20
From Miranda Rights to Dog the Bounty Hunter, Andrea and Austin pull the Law and Order mystique off the reality of criminal procedure, and walk you through an overview of the critical early events in most criminal cases. The duo covers the initial arrest, your typical first court experience (hint - it is not as seen on TV!), bail, and plea bargains.
Published 09/10/20