See You In Court

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.

Listen to the full episode here:
https://seeyouincourtpodcast.podbean.com/e/righting-wrongs-with-nick-moraitakis

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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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401 Lawyers and Growing. Defending the Rule of Law in Georgia

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 respect for the rule of law.

Watch the full episode here:
https://youtu.be/nQlHvFy4O5k

Listen on Podbean:
https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/georgia-lawyers-for-the-rule-of-law-with-seth-kirschenbaum-and-lynne-borsuk/

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Big Law, Pressure, and the Choice to Stand for the Rule of Law

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 still matters.

Full episode:
https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/georgia-lawyers-for-the-rule-of-law-with-seth-kirschenbaum-and-lynne-borsuk/

Qualified Immunity and the Odds Against Justice

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.

Student Safety vs Immunity: The Cost of Discretionary Decisions

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 and why it matters for students and families.

When Government Blocks the Truth

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 revealed, it became clear that the case was tragic, but not a lawsuit. That outcome highlights the true purpose of the civil justice system: uncovering the truth, not generating claims.

This moment reflects the broader theme of the episode, why access to court is essential, why government liability law matters, and how civil cases protect transparency and the rule of law when power is used to conceal it.

Listen to the full episode of See You In Court to understand how the civil justice system works when it is allowed to do its job.

No Policy, No Accountability: A School Safety Failure

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/

Right Over Might: The Power of the Jury System

The jury system is where right, not might, is supposed to rule.
This clip explains why jurors must be protected so justice can function.

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