In the concluding episode of our series on the murder of Katrina Montgomery, Ron Bamieh describes his experience serving as lead prosecutor in the trials of Justin Merriman and his mother, Beverlee Sue Merriman. The court proceedings contain some of the wildest moments of Ron’s legal career, and the case’s outcome leads us to reflect on the meaning of justice for Katrina and her family.  

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In April 2024, Jacob Caliboso, a 25 year old man from Oxnard, California, stood trial in Ventura County Superior Court for his involvement in the deaths of Elva Andrade, 55, and her granddaughter Nevaeh Gomez, 7. Caliboso was charged with 2nd degree murder after driving under the influence of prescription drugs and striking the motor scooter driven by Andrade. 

In this series of episodes, we follow Ron Bamieh, Caliboso’s attorney, as he mounts a defense and attempts to convince a jury that this case, while tragic, is not murder.

This episode covers days 4-6 of the trial, with Ron sharing daily updates on the prosecution's case and the often disturbing developments happening in court.

Stay tuned for Part 3: The Verdict!

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When she’s not at the office or in court, family law attorney and senior partner Jennifer Yates can most likely be found reading novels and non-fiction, consuming books at an impressive rate (and tracking them on her reading apps). This week we talk about the connections between Jen’s reading practice and her work as a lawyer, as she reflects on a life of book nerdery and shares some of her recent favorites.

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Do people really commit more crimes during the hotter summer months? Are there more divorces in January? As it turns out, yes! This week we talk with Jennifer Yates and Danielle De Smeth about the seasonal flow of life at a law firm, as we explore how weather, human psychology, economics and a host of other factors shape the yearly rhythms of legal work.

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In April 2024, Jacob Caliboso, a 25 year old man from Oxnard, California, stood trial in Ventura County Superior Court for his involvement in the deaths of Elva Andrade, 55, and her granddaughter Nevaeh Gomez, 7. Caliboso was charged with 2nd degree murder after driving under the influence of prescription drugs and striking the motor scooter driven by Andrade. 

In this series of episodes, we follow Ron Bamieh, Caliboso’s attorney, as he mounts a defense and attempts to convince a jury that this case, while tragic, is not murder.

This episode covers the first three days of the trial, with Ron sharing daily updates on the prosecution's case and the often disturbing developments happening in court.

Stay tuned for Parts 2 and 3!

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In Chapter Five of our series on the disappearance of Katrina Montgomery, founding partner Ron Bamieh describes building a complex wire operation in a county jail to ensnare the main suspect, Justin Merriman. As the case progresses, we learn shocking details about Merriman’s mother, Beverlee Sue Merriman, and her level of involvement in covering up her son’s heinous crimes.

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Love is forever – until it isn’t. And that’s when a prenuptial agreement can come in handy. This week we talk with family law attorney Jennifer Yates about one of marriage’s most controversial documents, as we explore how prenups can function as important legal and practical guides when things go sour.

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This week senior partner Danielle De Smeth joins us in the attic to talk about her current role representing families of victims in a disturbing sex abuse case emerging out of UCLA. We talk about the details of the case and the wider institutional culture that allows predators to get away with heinous acts for years, sometimes decades, before justice is served. 

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Family law attorney Jennifer Yates, aka The Divorce Whisperer™, joins us in the attic this week for an examination of the Brad Pitt/Angelina Jolie divorce saga. From jointly owned French wineries and plastic surgery bills to child custody and serious abuse allegations, we talk about the legal elements at play when giant celebrity couples split up. Stars: are they really just like us? 

Check out this insanely detailed timeline of the Pitt/Jolie divorce proceedings: https://www.thedailybeast.com/brad-pitt-and-angelina-jolie-relationship-divorce-timeline 

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This week we’re joined by Charlotte Krem, attorney at Bamieh & De Smeth, who shares her experiences working in both criminal and civil law. We talk about the need to confront one’s idealism in the context of the “real world,” and how balancing noble intentions with effective legal work (while maintaining your own sanity) is a critical skill for young lawyers to develop.  

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