See You In Court

Today's clip captures an important moment in the conversation with Nick Moraitakis. After hearing Nick describe the legal and factual obstacles behind the Katherine Johnston case and the Atlanta sinkhole disaster, Lester steps in to make the larger point: cases that look obvious to the public are often anything but easy in court. That is what this clip is really about. It is not just praise for tr...

Judicial independence is under pressure. In this clip, Nick Moraitakis explains why judges must remain a check on political power and why public understanding of their role is critical. Threats against judges are increasing. The consequences affect the foundation of democracy itself. Listen to the full episode: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/righting-wrongs-with-nick-moraitakis #SeeYouInCourt...

In this clip, Lester shares a powerful reflection on the role of trial lawyers, drawing from the words of Robert H. Jackson. He highlights the independence and responsibility required to stand as an advocate, especially for those without a voice. This conversation is part of our full episode with Nick Moraitakis, who brings decades of experience in trial law and mediation. Listen to the full episo...

What happens when fewer cases actually go to trial? In today's clip from the See You In Court Podcast, Nick Moraitakis shares a concern shaped by decades in the courtroom. Many smaller cases are no longer being tried, and that shift may be limiting how younger lawyers gain real experience. He breaks down two very different training models. One where lawyers gradually earn their way into the courtr...

In today's clip from the See You In Court Podcast, Nick Moraitakis shares a perspective shaped by decades in both trial law and mediation. Case value is not a fixed number. It lives between two moving targets: what the defense is willing to pay and what the plaintiff is willing to accept. Nick explains how experienced attorneys read signals, test positions, and guide conversations to uncover where...

In this clip from the See You In Court Podcast, Nick Moraitakis shares a candid concern about the direction of the legal system and the broader balance between power and accountability. Referencing a historical quote tied to the founding of the Constitution, the conversation raises a timeless question. What happens when force begins to outweigh reason? This moment is part of a much deeper discussi...

In today's short clip from the See You In Court podcast, veteran trial lawyer Nick Moraitakis shares a memorable moment from a courtroom closing argument. The defense relied on statistics to argue that three murders at a large retailer were insignificant when measured against the store’s overall crime rate. Nick challenged that logic with a simple reframing for the jury. For the three people who w...

In this short clip from the See You In Court Podcast, Robin Frazer Clark reflects on a case that became a turning point. As she describes it, the events surrounding the case made people realize that something had gone too far. The lawsuit that followed resulted in justice for the family involved and ultimately helped drive reform within the Atlanta Police Department. This brief clip only touches t...

In this short clip from the See You In Court podcast, veteran trial lawyer Nick Moraitakis shares one of the more unusual moments from his career in public life. Nick once ran for the Georgia State Legislature and famously lost an election to Ben Jones, known to many as “Cooter” from The Dukes of Hazzard. The story is funny, but it leads to a deeper reflection about the emotional highs and lows th...

In this compelling short from See You In Court, Lester Tate reacts to a shocking courtroom incident involving a judge who ordered a defense attorney handcuffed for asking to speak with her client. Is this an isolated moment? Or does it reflect something deeper about power and accountability? Hosts Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate lead a candid discussion about: • Judicial authority and its limit...

In this short clip from our full interview with Nick Moraitakis, he describes the aviation tragedy that led to a complex lawsuit against Sky Warriors and Raytheon.   The video was rolling. The failure was catastrophic. The legal questions were complicated.   Hear how civil justice works when aviation accidents raise issues of product liability and statutory limits.   Listen to the full episode: ht...

A parking lot collapse in Midtown Atlanta. A woman trapped in her car. A man swept through a sewer and found downstream. In this powerful short clip, Nick Moraitakis reflects on the human devastation of the 1993 Atlanta Marriott collapse and the moment he realized a major civil case was inevitable. This segment focuses on the people behind the headlines. Two immigrant families were left grieving,...

An unwritten drug arrest quota. A tragic police raid. Planted evidence. In this short clip, Nick Moraitakis recounts how one case exposed systemic failures inside a narcotics unit and why civil justice remains essential to accountability. Listen to the full episode: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/righting-wrongs-with-nick-moraitakis Learn more at: https://seeyouincourtpodcast.org/ #SeeYouInCo...

What happens when the system meant to protect the public fails? In this compelling episode of See You In Court, hosts Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate sit down with veteran Georgia trial lawyer and mediator Nick Moraitakis to discuss one of the most sobering chapters in Atlanta’s legal history. From an unwritten drug arrest quota to a tragic police raid that ended in the death of an innocent wom...

What started with just 3 lawyers has grown to 401 and counting. In this clip from See You In Court, Seth Kirschenbaum and Lynne Borsuk explain how Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law is building a bipartisan coalition of Georgia attorneys committed to defending judges, protecting due process, and standing up for the Constitution. Republicans. Democrats. Libertarians. Independents. All united by re...

Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law explains why fear and internal pressure inside large law firms make this moment so complicated. Rather than attacking Big Law, the group is focused on confronting the real issue: ongoing assaults on the rule of law and the chilling effect those pressures create across the legal profession. This clip highlights why silence has consequences and why speaking up sti...

Even when the facts are strong, qualified immunity can defeat cases that would otherwise be clear wins. In this final clip of Episode 36, Craig T. Jones explains why governmental liability cases carry extraordinary risk and why pursuing them is often about principle, not probability.

A school safety policy existed. It was ignored. A student lost an eye. So why did immunity apply? In this clip, Craig T. Jones explains why appellate courts often classify educator decisions as discretionary, shielding individuals from liability even when written safety policies are not enforced. This conversation highlights one of the most controversial aspects of governmental immunity in Georgia...

In this clip from Episode 36 of See You In Court, trial lawyer Craig Jones explains how government agencies and insurers often spend years blocking access to records and delaying cases to avoid accountability. Using a real prison death investigation, Craig shows how a lack of transparency can leave families without answers until a civil lawsuit forces the truth into the open. Once the facts were r...

A real case involving an unsecured school gate reveals how gaps in policy can turn everyday situations into life-changing tragedies. This clip highlights why governmental liability and clear standards exist in the first place. Full episode: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/the-ins-and-outs-of-governmental-liability-with-craig-t-jones-see-you-in-court/

The jury system is where right, not might, is supposed to rule. This clip explains why jurors must be protected so justice can function. Listen to more from See You In Court: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/the-ins-and-outs-of-governmental-liability-with-craig-t-jones-see-you-in-court/ #RuleOfLaw #JuryDuty #CivilJustice

Justice is not about liking the outcome. It is about trusting the process. In this short clip from What Is Justice Part 3, Joyce Gist Lewis defines justice as access to be heard and accountability to objective standards rooted in the Constitution, statutes, and case law. Even when lawyers disagree on results, justice is served when rules are followed and decisions are informed. Full episode: https...

Justice does not always mean winning. Sometimes it means restoring what was lost. In this short clip from What Is Justice? Part 3, host Lester Tate shares a grounded definition of justice that reflects the real work lawyers do every day. Listen to the full episode: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/what-is-justice-iii/ Visit the podcast site: https://seeyouincourtpodcast.org/ Produced by the Geo...

Justice is not certainty. Justice is access. In this clip, attorney Ivy Cadle shares why the opportunity to engage the legal process is the foundation of justice, even when outcomes are unclear or difficult. Listen to the full What Is Justice? Part 3 episode: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/what-is-justice-iii/

At his lowest point, David Windecher went searching for purpose. What followed was a quiet, unexpected moment that became the start of his faith journey and ultimately reshaped his life. In this short clip from Episode 52, David reflects on prayer, accountability, and the moment he committed himself to a different path. Full episode: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/david-windecher-founder-of-r...