Braving the Storm: A “jack-of-all-trades” practitioner’s guide to surviving Hurricanes, Family Law, Insurance Intricacies, and Seeking Refuge in Local Nightlife

Law Have Mercy!

You can connect with our guest attorney, Cody Vidrine, on Instagram at @carcrashcallcody or online at loftinleblanc.com.
Hurricanes are more than just a weather report for us in the South; they're a reality that Cody Vidrine, a seasoned attorney from Lake Charles, knows all too well. On this episode of the Law Have Mercy! podcast, Cody joins us to share a myriad of fascinating tales from the eye of the storm as a general legal practitioner or "jack of all trades" lawyer in his Lake Charles, Louisiana community.
Cody is able to share his first-hand experience as a survivor and an advocate after their community was dealt a devastating blow in recent hurricane seasons, leaving the town ravaged and displacing many citizens. Cody and I unpack the crucial role that meticulousness plays in property claims, down to the minutiae of ceiling heights and flooring types. But not without taking a customary drive through the winding and disorienting roads of insurance claims and big insurance companies.
The candid conversation meanders through the labyrinthine world of family law, where we confront the raw complexities and assess the collateral damage of divorce and custody battles.
We even venture behind the stately facades of Louisiana's courtrooms and into the stark confines of jail cells, revealing the psychological impacts on those inside, and the profound respect between inmates and the lawyers who navigate these waters.
Cody and I also explore the innovative paths of lawyer marketing, from the airwaves of podcasts to the scrolls of social media. This episode isn't just about the wins and losses of legal practice—it's about the human stories within those cases and the gratification derived from aligning your career with your calling. Whether you're knee-deep in legal curiosity or just looking for the next great Houston eatery, courtesy of 'Car Crash Cody's' recommendations, this conversation is your gavel.

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This show is co-produced by Carter Simoneaux of AcadianaCasts Network, Chaz H. Roberts of Chaz Roberts Law and Kayli Guidry Bonin of Beau The Agency, and Laith Alferahin.

Розділи

1. Hurricane Claims and Legal Services Conversation (00:00:00)

2. Lawyers in Insurance Claims (00:08:54)

3. Courtrooms, Jails, and Field Trips (00:17:22)

4. Discussion on Family Law (00:31:06)

5. Lawyer Marketing Strategies and Creative Outlets (00:37:27)