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   August 29, 2010 Anchor Babies Away! The immigration issue continues to heat up in Washington as lawmakers look at the 14th amendment with skeptical eyes. Then, a big leaguer faces big problems after a big lie, and other stories in our weekly off-kilter look at the law.   August 22, 2010 Guilty on One Count? 24 counts and only one guilty verdict? It was a pretty good week if you were Rod Blagojevich. If you want to build a mosque in NYC... not so much. Plus, our weekly look at the Arrogance of the Rich and Famous, and more questions from our loyal listeners.   August 16, 2010 I Now Pronounce You Man and Man Good news if you live in California, are gay, and want to get married. Bad news if you’re a Muslim and want to build a mosque in Manhattan. Jim and Randall have those stories, plus more news and notes in our lighthearted look at the legal world!   August 09, 2010 Enough with the Immigration Already! The controversial immigration law is headed to the court of appeals, the Supreme Court is too darn conservative, and Black is back. We’ve also got news from the Blago trial, celeb scandals, and more questions from our loyal listeners. 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.