See You In Court

Appeasement, Law Firms, and the Rule of Law

In this short clip from See You In Court, Professor Steve Vladek explains why law firms that “bend the knee” may believe they are making practical decisions, but the larger concern is the message those decisions send.

The conversation is part of a broader interview about the Supreme Court, the shadow docket, judicial independence, due process, and the role lawyers must play when the rule of law is under pressure.

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Beyond Letters: What Can Lawyers Do to Defend the Rule of Law?

In this short clip from See You In Court, Robin Frazer Clark asks what lawyers can do when letters and position papers are not enough.

Robin points to the unique role lawyers play in the justice system. Lawyers know how to file suit, serve papers, and use the tools of the courthouse.

This clip is drawn from the full interview with Professor Stephen Vladek, where the larger conversation explores the shadow docket, the Supreme Court, judicial independence, due process, and why the rule of law matters to everyone.

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District Court Judges and the First Barrier Against Unconstitutional Power

Who will stand firm when constitutional limits are tested?

In this short clip, Robin Frazer Clark reflects on the role district court judges may play as a first line of defense in protecting the rule of law.

This moment comes from a larger See You In Court conversation with Professor Steven Vladek about the shadow docket, the Supreme Court, due process, judicial independence, and the pressure being placed on courts and lawyers in this moment.

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The Lost Art of Settlement Conversations

Nick Moraitakis has seen mediation evolve from both sides of the courtroom and now as a full-time mediator.

In this short clip, he shares a concern about modern litigation: lawyers are often getting to mediation before they have had serious settlement conversations with each other. That shift, he explains, puts more pressure on the mediation process and can make resolution harder than it needs to be.

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Why Did the Officers Finally Come Forward?

Justice is more than a legal concept. It’s something trial lawyers see play out in real time inside courtrooms across Georgia.

In this episode of the See You In Court podcast, veteran trial lawyer and mediator Nick Moraitakis joins Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate for a fascinating conversation covering nearly 50 years in the practice of law. Nick shares stories from some of Georgia’s most significant civil cases, including the Katherine Johnston shooting case, the Midtown Atlanta sinkhole disaster, aviation litigation, mediation strategy, and the importance of preserving the rule of law.

This episode explores:

• The evolution of trial law and mediation
• How major civil cases shaped public policy and accountability
• Why jury trials still matter
• The pressures facing judges and the legal system today
• What “justice” really means in practice

Nick also reflects on the responsibility lawyers have to protect fairness, equality, and the integrity of the courts in an increasingly polarized environment.

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What does justice really mean?

In this clip from What Is Justice? Part 3, Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate discuss why justice is such a personal and powerful word. For some, it means fairness. For others, it means a chance to be heard. For lawyers, it often means helping clients pursue accountability through the civil justice system.

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Appointment Labels Can Undermine Trust in Judges

In this short clip from See You In Court, Professor Steven Vladek discusses a growing problem in public discourse: the tendency to define judges by the president who appointed them.

He explains why that framing can unfairly shape how people view legitimacy, while also reflecting how politicized the judicial appointment process has become.

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What Is Justice? | Access and Accountability

In this clip from See You in Court, Joyce Gist Lewis offers a thoughtful definition of justice as a combination of access and objective accountability. She explains that justice includes the right to be heard and the right to hold decisions to standards grounded in the Constitution, statutes, and case law.

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When the Expert Realized the Math Was Wrong

What happens when an expert realizes, under oath, that the math behind a key design does not hold up?

In this clip, Nick Moraitakis recounts a remarkable deposition from the case involving Atlanta’s 1993 sinkhole disaster. What seemed highly technical became a turning point when careful preparation exposed a series of errors the expert could no longer defend.

It is a sharp reminder that major cases are not won by headlines alone. They are won through discipline, detail, and the ability to keep digging until the truth surfaces.

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Justice Is Something You Can See Happen

What does justice actually look like in practice?

In this powerful moment from See You In Court, Nick Moraitakis explains why trial lawyers are uniquely positioned to witness justice not just as a concept, but as something real. It is a strong reflection on fairness, equality, and the role of the courtroom in civil society.

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