Lawyer You Know with Peter Tragos
202 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThe experienced lawyers at Tragos, Sartes & Tragos discuss common legal questions, provide some insight into the legal process, and cover current events as they relate to the legal field.
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Episodes
Discussing HR127
February 22, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBJoin three lawyers as they discuss the doozy of a gun control bill that is HR127 and learn how they really feel about it. The proposed bill includes a mental health evaluation, new licenses, and more government control. Follow us on social media @tragoslaw Visit our website at www.tragoslaw.com In the episode: Peter Tragos Pete Sartes George Tragos
The Fight to 'Free Britney'
February 15, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBThe ‘Free Britney’ movement has been all over the internet in the past 72 hours, with celebrities and activists joining the fight after the premiere of a new documentary titled ‘Framing Britney Spears’. The new documentary looks at the treatment of one of the world’s biggest pop stars through a new lens. Join the Lawyer You Know, Peter Tragos, his wife Whitney Tragos, and sister Gina Misenhelder as they share opposing views on the reality of Britney Spears and her conservatorship. Watch on...
GameStop or GameStock?
February 08, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode of the Lawyer You Know, Peter Tragos & Pete Sartes discuss GameStop, Reddit & the Battle on Wall Street. Find out what has been happening this week and listen as two lawyers discuss the lawsuits and how they think this is going to play out in the future.
Episode 161: Are We Vibin' With Biden?
February 01, 2021 14:06 - 31 minutes - 51.9 MBThis week on The Lawyer You Know we'll be discussing Biden's executive orders.
Are We Vibin' With Biden?
February 01, 2021 14:06 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBThis week on The Lawyer You Know we'll be discussing Biden's executive orders.
Episode 160: Law By Numbers
January 25, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 32.3 MBToday we're talking about Florida law by numbers. We'll be breaking down how vast the field is in our state as well as looking at statistics nationally.
Law By Numbers
January 25, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBToday we're talking about Florida law by numbers. We'll be breaking down how vast the field is in our state as well as looking at statistics nationally.
Episode 159: Changing The Law School Experience
January 18, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 53.7 MBChanging the Law School Experience Is the law school process outdated? Join in while three law school generations talk about their experience, the good and bad, and how they would improve law school to better prepare future lawyers. It is no surprise that most parents wish for their children to go to law school. Lawyers are well respected, highly educated, and are known for being some of the riches and best CEO's in America. BUT, did you know most lawyers end up with large amounts of debt ...
Changing The Law School Experience
January 18, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBChanging the Law School ExperienceIs the law school process outdated? Join in while three law school generations talk about their experience, the good and bad, and how they would improve law school to better prepare future lawyers. It is no surprise that most parents wish for their children to go to law school. Lawyers are well respected, highly educated, and are known for being some of the riches and best CEO's in America. BUT, did you know most lawyers end up with large amounts of debt and...
Can Trump Pardon Himself?
January 11, 2021 01:20 - 10 minutes - 6.92 MBOn this episode of the LawyerYou Know we answer the big question - Can Trump Parton Himself?Follow along as we go even deeper and discuss what a pardon is & what the president's full power is with pardons.
Episode 158: Can Trump Pardon Himself?
January 11, 2021 01:20 - 10 minutes - 19 MBOn this episode of the LawyerYou Know we answer the big question - Can Trump Parton Himself? Follow along as we go even deeper and discuss what a pardon is & what the president's full power is with pardons.
Commonly Asked Questions About Lawyers
January 04, 2021 16:04 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBToday on Peter's Proffer we will be discussing commonly asked questions about lawyers with our special guest Tyler Dixon.
Episode 157: Commonly Asked Questions About Lawyers
January 04, 2021 16:04 - 26 minutes - 47.8 MBToday on Peter's Proffer we will be discussing commonly asked questions about lawyers with our special guest Tyler Dixon.
COVID-19 Vaccine - Part 3
December 28, 2020 20:50 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBEpisode 156: COVID-19 Vaccine - Part 3 by Peter Tragos
Episode 156: COVID-19 Vaccine - Part 3
December 28, 2020 20:50 - 15 minutes - 29.1 MBEpisode 156: COVID-19 Vaccine - Part 3 by Peter Tragos
Episode 155: COVID-19 Vaccine - Who Will Get It First? Will It Be Mandatory?
December 21, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 61.1 MBToday on Peter's Proffer, George Tragos and Peter Tragos discuss the HOT topic - the Coronavirus Vaccine. Who will receive the vaccine first? Will the vaccine be mandatory?
COVID-19 Vaccine - Who Will Get It First? Will It Be Mandatory?
December 21, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBToday on Peter's Proffer, George Tragos and Peter Tragos discuss the HOT topic - the Coronavirus Vaccine. Who will receive the vaccine first? Will the vaccine be mandatory?
Opening a Law Firm During the Pandemic
December 14, 2020 14:22 - 29 minutes - 54 MBStarting your own law firm in 2020 during the pandemic
Opening A Law Firm During the Pandemic
December 14, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBSpecial guest Lawyer Britt (Britany Alexander) joins us to talk about her journey to starting her own law firm in 2020 and how the marketing game has changed.
Christmas Gifts
December 07, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 27.4 MBOn this episode we're walking you through the 10 best gifts you can get for the lawyer in your life.
What a Lawyer Really Wants for Christmas
December 07, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBThe Lawyer You Know is back this week sharing some of his favorite Christmas gifts. Spice this season up with a gift your lawyer will really want and enjoy.
Episode 152: Censorship and Media Blackout
November 30, 2020 13:52 - 31 minutes - 58.6 MBTalking about media blackouts and censorship. What social media companies should or shouldn't be doing and what their policies are.
Censorship & Media Blackouts
November 30, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBToday we discuss media blackouts and censorship. What social media companies should or shouldn't be doing and what their policies are.
Episode 151: China & Coronavirus — Part II
November 23, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 46.9 MBLooking at the relationship between China and the Coronavirus, how are they dealing with the virus, and what happens next.
China & the Coronavirus Part 2
November 23, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBBy many requests, we bring back special guest Todd Bober to discuss part 2 of Chine & the Coronavirus. We are looking at the relationship between China and the Coronavirus, how they are dealing with the virus, and what happens next.
Episode 150: Everything You Need To Know About Voter Fraud
November 16, 2020 15:48 - 21 minutes - 38.6 MBVoter Fraud: What is legitimate, what's not, and will this have an impact on the 2020 election?
Voter Fraud
November 16, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBVoter Fraud: What is legitimate, what's not, and will this have an impact on the 2020 election?
Episode 149: What is The Electoral College & How It Works
November 09, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 19.7 MBDiscussing the Electoral College, how it works, and it's impact on the 2020 election between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
What is The Electoral College & How It Works
November 09, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 19.7 MBDiscussing the Electoral College, how it works, and it's impact on the 2020 election between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Episode 148: Nursing Homes
November 02, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 27.1 MBThe State of Florida has changed its position on who can enter a nursing home during the Covid 19 pandemic. We’re taking a look at how that’s going to affect nursing home negligence cases moving forward during the pandemic.
Nursing Homes & Covid-19
November 02, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.88 MBThe State of Florida has changed its position on who can enter a nursing home during the Covid 19 pandemic. We’re taking a look at how that’s going to affect nursing home negligence cases moving forward during the pandemic.
Episode 147: Court Packing
October 26, 2020 14:31 - 7 minutes - 13.8 MBWhat is “court packing,” how has it been done in the past and what might happen if a President and Congress changed the number of justices on the U.S. Supreme Court? Tune in as we answer these questions and more, including the legality behind court packing.
Episode 146: Peaceful Transfer of Power
October 26, 2020 14:27 - 8 minutes - 15.8 MBIn light of the upcoming presidential election, we dive into the legal questions surrounding the peaceful transition of power from one administration to another. How can a presidential candidate dispute and challenge election results? Tune in as we explore various scenarios and the important role the legal system plays.
Episode 145: Space Force
October 19, 2020 14:00 - 16 minutes - 19.2 MBIs the U.S. Space Force real, or is it just a TV show on Netflix? In this week's episode, we explore what the mission of Space Force is, what people think about it and how long it has been around (hint: you might be surprised).
Episode 144: PPP Loan Fraud
October 12, 2020 14:00 - 16 minutes - 29.6 MBIn light of recent news that former New York Jets NFL wide receiver Joshua Bellamy was indicted on a $24 million scheme to defraud the popular coronavirus relief plan known as the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP), we discuss this case in detail — as well as what generally constitutes PPP fraud, how certain individuals have exploited weaknesses in the PPP loan program and what the federal government is doing to combat fraud.
Episode 143: The Social Dilemma
October 05, 2020 15:11 - 44 minutes - 77.4 MBThis week, we're joined by special guest Tommy John Kherkher (aka, "Attorney Tom"), a well-known Houston personal injury attorney, to talk about the Netflix documentary "The Social Dilemma." We discuss how social media impacts modern life, as well as what laws and regulations we can expect to impact the future of social media.
Episode 142: Amy Coney Barrett
October 01, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes - 45.7 MBOn today's episode of Peter's Proffer, we will be talking about President Donald Trump's newest Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, and all of the controversy surrounding her nomination and whether she is qualified to be a Supreme Court Justice.
Episode 141: New Legislation Meant to Stop Violent Assemblies & Protect Law Enforcement
September 23, 2020 17:10 - 29 minutes - 56.3 MBOn today's episode, we break down the "Combatting Violence, Disorder and Looting and Law Enforcement Protection Act," recently announced by Governor Ron DeSantis, which creates new criminal offenses and increases penalties for those who target law enforcement and participate in violent or disorderly assemblies. We'll give you our perspective on this new act and talk about the arguments appearing on both sides.
Episode 140: Nothing Cute About “Cuties”
September 21, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 29.1 MBThis week, we discuss the controversy, anger and backlash surrounding the Netflix release of “Cuties” due to its perceived sexualized portrayal of children. Tune in as we present both sides of the debate—from defenders of the film to #CancelNetflix supporters—and apply criminal law standards to see if any crimes were actually committed in making this film.
Episode 139: Homeland Security
September 14, 2020 14:00 - 20 minutes - 36.6 MBWhat is the Department of Homeland Security? When was it formed, and what is the purpose of DHS? As DHS makes headlines for considering whether or not to step in where states and the federal government are at odds, we discuss how far the department’s power extends and what the consequences of Homeland Security getting involved may be.
Episode 138: Misclassified Workers: Uber, Lyft & More
September 07, 2020 14:00 - 19 minutes - 37 MBThis week, we talk about a new law in California, as well as laws potentially arising in New York and Illinois, that aim to force Uber, Lyft and other rideshare companies to classify their workers as employees rather than independent contractors. This legal classification may have a significant impact on these workers. Tune in as we discuss the pros and cons of reclassifying independent contractors as employees, and the trickle-down effect that may soon play out in other states.
Episode 137: When Children Get Arrested
August 31, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 29.5 MBIn Key West, FL, an 8-year-old boy was arrested, handcuffed and charged with a felony for punching a teacher. In today’s episode, we discuss this news story and answer related legal questions such as: How old do you have to be to be criminally charged in the U.S.? What can you do if you have a criminal record as a minor? Tune in for answers to these questions and more.
Episode 136: Service Contracts 101
August 24, 2020 14:00 - 20 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this week's episode, we discuss everything you need to know about service contracts. From the business side: When do you need to have a contract for services provided, and what needs to be in that contract? From the consumer side: What should you look for in a contract, and who should provide the contract — the consumer or the service provider? We've got the answers.
Episode 135: Vice Presidency
August 17, 2020 14:00 - 16 minutes - 31.9 MBIn light of Kamala Harris being announced as Joe Biden’s running mate, we wanted to take a look at the role of the Vice President. Listen and learn about what the VP does, how they are chosen (both historically and now), and what happens if the President dies and the VP takes over. There have been 14 previous Vice Presidents who eventually became President - John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Martin Van Buren, John Tyler, Millard Fillmore, Andrew Johnson, Chester A. Arthur, Theodore Roosevelt, C...
Episode 134: Reopening Schools (Part 2) - Interview with Head of School
August 03, 2020 14:01 - 33 minutes - 58.6 MBOn today's episode of Peter's Proffer, we'll be discussing the reopening of schools and what changes to expect. We chat with Jayanne Roggenbaum — head of Westlake Christian School in Pinellas County and trained child psychologist — to get her thoughts on what the schools are trying to do to accomplish their goals, what rules they'll have to follow and how these new changes will affect the children.
Episode 133: Top 5 DON’TS for Employers (COVID-19 Edition)
July 27, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes - 32.6 MBThis week on Peter’s Proffer, we list and describe the top 5 actions employers should avoid in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about the right (and wrong) way to handle the coronavirus and all of the medical issues that come into the workplace. Tune in as we discuss how laws like HIPAA and the EEOC impact employer decisions.
Episode 132: TikTok
July 20, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 28.8 MBTune into today's episode of Peter's Proffer as we discuss the social networking service TikTok, whether or not it can be banned in the United States, what the legal implications are, and why it's considered being banned in the first place.
Episode 131: President Trump's Tax Returns
July 13, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes - 32.8 MBOn today's episode of Peter's Proffer, we'll be discussing President Trump's tax returns, why there is a legal proceeding regarding them and what the Supreme Court's decision actually means.
Episode 130: "Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich” Documentary
July 06, 2020 16:15 - 44 minutes - 86.5 MBThis week on Peter’s Proffer, we dive into another legal documentary — this time about the Netflix Original documentary “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich” — to talk about what’s real and what’s not when it comes to the legal process. We invite a special guest on the show to ask us questions.
Episode 129: Mandatory Mask Order
June 25, 2020 16:08 - 27 minutes - 40.5 MBThis special episode of Peter's Proffer is all about mandatory mask orders. What rules and requirements are in effect in Pinellas County and elsewhere in Florida? Tune in to learn more about the latest executive order, whether we think a statewide mandate will be issued, and more.