Lawyers, Who Needs Them
Saturday's 9:00AM to 10:00AM

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Hosts Randal Simonetti and James Hartman, Esq. provide a look at lawyers and the law. They take your calls and also answer your questions sent in by e-mail.

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Show Background
On April 15, 2005, WACK 1420AM radio announced that they would carry the award winning “Lawyers Who Needs Them” program featuring hosts Randal Simonetti and James Hartman Esq. The program originated on National Public Radio in Rochester in the early 90s and moved to Rochester’s CBS affiliate WHAM. During that period Simonetti and Hartman received the coveted New York State BAR Association Media Award for broadcast excellence. The program commenced on May 7, 2005 airing from 9:00AM until 10:00AM each Saturday.

Simonetti and Hartman provide 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 keeps listeners laughing and interested. 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. The program’s rapid fire pace is complimented with visits from famous legal figures like English barristers Sir James Featherweight and Sir Randal Dishwater along with guests ranging from local business, government and judicial leaders to some of Hollywood’s most famous actors and actresses. Each week, legal bunglers are eligible to receive the Simon-Hart Award given to people who abuse the legal system or use the law to take advantage of everyday citizens.

“We never know who is going to be on the other end of a call to Lawyers Who Needs Them,” says Randal Simonetti. Our objective is simple; we’re there to take the fear and mystery out of our complex system of jurisprudence.”

Randal Simonetti is the Founder and CEO of Ignition Consulting, Ltd., a full service management, marketing and public relations consulting firm providing strategy and tactics to business, academic, human services and professional services organizations. In October of 2005, Randal became the President of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society serving 12,000 clients across 50 counties in Upstate New York. He has held executive management positions at AT&T, Citicorp, Frontier and Global Crossing. He holds a BA Degree in English, master’s degrees in Communications and a second masters in Administration. He has published over a dozen articles on leadership, reputation management, global marketing and consultative selling.

James Hartman Esq. has been practicing law for over 50 years and possesses a diverse background in litigation and corporate law. He is considered one of Rochester’s top trial attorneys and has argued before the United States Supreme Court. Hartman received his law degree from Columbia University. James recently retired from the law firm of Harris, Beach, LLP and continues to work as a legal consultant to law firms throughout the United States and Canada. He is a former president of the Monroe County BAR Association and a member of the board of directors of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

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