See You In Court

What is a case really worth?

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 both sides are truly headed. It is a strategic process built on timing, insight, and understanding people as much as the law.

This short clip offers a glimpse into how cases are resolved behind the scenes. The full episode dives deeper into Nick’s career, his transition from defense to plaintiff work, and his evolution into a full-time mediator helping parties find resolution.

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When the Rule of Law Feels at Risk

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 discussion about the role of civil justice, the responsibility of the courts, and why experienced trial lawyers remain committed to protecting individuals against abuse of power.

Nick’s perspective is shaped by decades in the courtroom, handling complex cases and seeing firsthand how the system works when it is at its best, and when it is tested.

To hear the full context and stories behind this perspective, listen to the complete episode:
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Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics: A Trial Lawyer’s Closing Argument

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 were killed, the risk was not a fraction of a percent. It was 100%.

That moment led to a powerful quote from Mark Twain about the dangers of statistics when they are used to shape a narrative. The jurors understood immediately.

The case ultimately resulted in a seven-figure verdict.

This clip offers a glimpse into how trial lawyers communicate complex ideas to juries and why storytelling still matters in the courtroom.

Listen to the full conversation to hear more of Nick’s experiences in law, public service, and the civil justice system.

Full episode:
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The Moment Everyone Realized Something Had Gone Too Far

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 the surface.

In the full episode, veteran trial lawyer Nick Moraitakis walks through the case in detail, sharing how the events unfolded and why the outcome had such a lasting impact. Moraitakis has decades of courtroom experience representing individuals and pursuing accountability when institutions fail.

Listen to the full conversation to hear the complete story.

Full Episode: https://seeyouincourtpodcast.podbean.com/e/righting-wrongs-with-nick-moraitakis

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Nick Moraitakis: Losing an Election and Winning a Jury Trial

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 that come with careers in law, politics, and public service.

As Nick puts it, you have not truly lived the highs and lows of life until you have lost an election and won a jury trial.

It is a moment that perfectly captures the perspective that comes from decades inside Georgia’s courtrooms and the civil justice system.

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Judges Run Amok? A Sobering Conversation About Power in the Courtroom

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 limits
• The responsibility lawyers carry in defending the rule of law
• Why independent courts matter more than ever

This clip is part of our full episode, Righting Wrongs With Nick Moraitakis, where Nick reflects on landmark cases, mediation, civil justice, and defining what justice truly means.

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When a Dogfight Turned Deadly: The Aviation Lawsuit

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.

 

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Swept Away: The Human Toll of the 1993 Atlanta Sinkhole Tragedy

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, overwhelmed, and unsure where to turn.

The full episode tells the complete story, including how the case unfolded, what it took to build it, and how accountability was ultimately achieved.

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Unwritten Arrest Quotas and a Tragic Police Raid

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.

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Righting Wrongs With Nick Moraitakis

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 woman, Nick walks us through how civil litigation uncovered planted evidence, false affidavits, and systemic misconduct.

Nick’s career spans decades in Georgia courtrooms. After beginning as a defense lawyer representing corporations and insurance companies, he transitioned to representing individuals and families harmed by negligence, medical malpractice, trucking accidents, product liability, and other wrongful acts. He has tried dozens of cases to verdict, served in the Georgia General Assembly, and now devotes his practice fully to mediation. His perspective is grounded in experience on both sides of the courtroom.

In this conversation, we explore:
• The real-world consequences of unchecked power
• How civil lawsuits expose facts that might otherwise remain hidden
• The role of courageous lawyers in protecting constitutional rights
• Why the civil justice system remains essential to accountability

Nick’s Awards:

-American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow

-American Board of Trial Advocates, Advocate

-Best Lawyers in America®, Listed (2007 – present)

-Tradition of Excellence Award, General Practice and Trial Section, State Bar

of Georgia)

-State Bar Chair of Advisory Committee on Legislation 

This episode is a powerful reminder that civil justice is not abstract. It is personal. It is practical. And at times, it is the only path to the truth.

Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/RTqwiQj2kjA

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Other Links:

Rick Moraitakis

Lester Tate

Robin Frazer Clark

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