Flink Daddy in the House: Lessons from Atlanta’s Mediation Master | LWB - Ep 25

In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, mediator and arbitrator Andy Flink joins Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa to break down what really happens in mediation and arbitration. From folding shirts at the Gap to leading Atlanta’s only family-law-focused ADR firm, Andy explains how he helps families find resolution without waiting years for a trial. Expect candid insights, practical tips, and more than a few laughs.

🎙️ Hosts: Steve Shewmaker, Patty Shewmaker, Jimmy Lewis, Alexa Lewis
🦸 Guest: Andy Flink, Mediator & Arbitrator, Flink ADR - https://flinkadr.com
👨‍⚖️ Hosted by Shewmaker & Lewis — Atlanta attorneys helping families navigate divorce, custody, and criminal defense. No billboards. No BS.

🔍 You’ll Learn:
• Why the best mediator depends on your case
• The difference between mediation, arbitration, and Med-Arb
• How subject matter expertise can tip arbitration outcomes
• Why some mediations stall at hour 5 (and how to fix it)
• Funny real-world ADR stories you won’t forget

📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Meet the Flinkster: Atlanta’s Mediation Master
02:00 – From Divorce Case to ADR Career
05:00 – Flink ADR: Building a Family Law ADR Firm
08:30 – Mediation Styles: More Than Just Passing Offers
12:00 – Arbitration 101: Courtroom Without the Wait
17:00 – In-Caucus Arbitration & Zoom Sessions
20:00 – Funniest ADR Stories from the Field
25:00 – Med-Arb: When Mediation Becomes Arbitration
28:00 – Tips for Lawyers Preparing Clients for ADR
31:00 – Closing Thoughts & Favorite Movies

📩 Contact: [email protected]

🌐 Website: https://www.shewmakerandlewis.com


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🎼 Music by Ben Hernandez at Dragonsong Productions
🎥 Produced by Rob Burgner at Bleeding Edge - https://www.bleedingedge.tv
in Atlanta, GA