Host : Randal Simonetti Host : James M. Hartman Esq. Lawyers, Who Needs Them! provides an entertaining and educational look at the law and those who practice it. The hosts explore the application and implication of the law in everyday life. Their discussions cover a wide range of related topics such as education, business, government, medicine, sports and entertainment. No one is safe from the law or Jim and Randal. Their irreverent approach to topics will keep you laughing and interested! Lawyers, Who Needs Them? is sensitive and lighthearted, combining just the right balance of entertainment and education. The hosts are always considerate to callers and never forget that they are guests in the listeners homes. They bring legal concepts down to earth. However, they are relentless and direct when it comes to those who abuse the law or manipulate it for personal gain. The hosts bring over 60 years of combined business, legal and academic experience to bare on the subject and most importantly to help those that call with questions and seek advice.

Recent Episodes   Prosecutorial Misconduct, Self Defense and More Jim and Randall take a fun look at the week's biggest legal stories. Among the top items this week: the case of Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens, is GM preparing for bankruptcy, Chicago-area hospitals may be vlubernable to tuberculosis-related lawsuits, the FTC cracks down on suspicious ads for loan modifications. Plus an interesting self-defense case, race car driver Helio Castroneves' tax case and tawdry details in a Governor's the divorce case, and of course, listener questions!   A unique take on recent stories from the world of law The guys look at recent law stories making the news. Randal and Jim offer their unique and often humurous take on these stories. In addition, as always, they answer listener questions concerning legal advice.   A Busy Week: AIG, Madoff and Marshawn Lynch Will the Congressional drive to pass a special tax aimed at the recipients of AIG bonuses pass the Constitutional test? Plus, several news developments on the Bernard Madoff front, an Arizona jury is considering the death penalty for a mass murderer and New Jersey has scrapped a plan to outlaw genital waxing. And, of course, listener questions!   Madoff, the Swiss Gigolo, the Crazy Hunter & the Commuting Dummy Jim and Randal take a light-hearted look at the legal stories of the week, including the latest on the Bernie Madoff fraud case. And, allegations of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy are on the rise, a Swiss gigolo gets six years in prison after extorting millions from some of the richest women in Europe. Plus the touching stories of the Swiss gigolo, the misguided deer hunter and the commuting dummy. And of course, listener questions! Visit the complete archive...

The Hosts: Randal A. Simonetti is the founder and CEO of Ignition Consulting, Ltd., a full service management, marketing and public relations consulting firm practice strategy and tactics to business, academic, human services and professional services organizations. He has held executive management positions at AT&T, Citicorp, Frontier and Global Crossing. He holds a BA Degree in English, Masters Degree in Communications and a second masters in Administration. He has published over a dozen articles on leadership, reputation management, global marketing and consultative selling. Randal is a former professional musician, avid sportsman and armature geologist

James M. Hartman Esq. has been practicing law for over 40 years and possesses a diverse background in litigation and corporate law. He is considered one of Rochesters top trial attorneys and has argued cases before the United States Supreme Court. James recently retired from the law firm of Harris, Beach & Wilcox and continues to work as a legal consultant to law firms throughout the country. He is a former president of the Monroe County BAR Association and a member of the board of directors of the American Trial Advocates Association. Jim is a former professional musician and stand up comedian.

Randal and Jim created and produced the original Lawyers Who Needs Them, program in 1991 and were the recipients of the New York State Bar Association Media Award for Excellence in Broadcasting in 1992. The program garnered a 12 share (96,000 listeners) on the local CBS affiliate, 1180 WHAM. Caller gender 55% male, 45% female.