Former District Attorney J. Tom Morgan explains that allegations involving deputies, bonding companies and bribery were pointing toward a grand jury investigation. Morgan had dinner with Brown just two weeks before his murder, and they discussed Brown opening the sheriff’s files after taking office.

Hear the complete story in this compelling conversation with J. Tom Morgan about the prosecution that became the basis for his book, A Rainy Night in Georgia.

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The observation comes during a larger See You In Court discussion about the rule of law and connects directly to the story behind Morgan’s book, A Rainy Night in Georgia, which recounts the murder of Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown and a prosecution centered on corruption and unchecked power.

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Former DeKalb County District Attorney J. Tom Morgan reflects on what he sees among his students and asks whether repeated examples of corruption have made society less sensitive to abuses of public power.

It’s a larger question about accountability, public trust and the importance of checks and balances in our system of government.

Hear more from J. Tom Morgan in the complete episode of See You In Court.

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Morgan was told he needed round-the-clock protection, firearms, and a bulletproof vest. He understood that the attorney knew something serious but could not reveal more.

Later, while interviewing one of the men involved in the conspiracy surrounding the murder of Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, Morgan discovered exactly why someone had been looking for his home address.

The answer was chilling:

“I was going to kill you next.”

Hear the complete conversation with J. Tom Morgan and the remarkable story behind the prosecution of former DeKalb County Sheriff Sidney Dorsey.

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See You In Court is sponsored by the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation.

The people responsible for Brown’s murder had another target.

Morgan himself.

Robin Frazer Clark reads the chilling passage from Morgan’s book, A Rainy Night in Georgia, in this excerpt from See You In Court.

The story continues with Morgan explaining how he first learned his life might be in danger and what one of the men involved later told him directly.

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Former DeKalb County District Attorney J. Tom Morgan shares a definition from one of his students that made such an impression on him that he saved it:

“Justice means everyone is treated fairly and equally under the rule of law.”

The student added that it should not matter whether someone is an ordinary citizen or the president. Everyone should know the rules, and those rules should apply equally.

In this clip from See You In Court, Morgan discusses constitutional protections, the rule of law, and why equal treatment remains central to the idea of justice.

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J. Tom Morgan recalls the remarkable circumstances surrounding the Sidney Dorsey trial. After the case was unexpectedly moved to Dougherty County, the guilty verdict came back in the very courtroom where Morgan had been sworn in as a lawyer years earlier.

That same courtroom also carried another significant piece of history, one that Morgan referenced in his closing argument.

In this clip from See You In Court, Morgan reflects on the unlikely and deeply personal conclusion to one of the most important cases of his career.

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After the prosecution of former DeKalb County Sheriff Sidney Dorsey for the murder of Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, Morgan kept the transcripts, notes and files from the case. Eventually, he packed everything into a box and put it away.

Then COVID changed his routine.

Living alone in the North Carolina mountains, Morgan found himself with time to revisit the story. He began writing by hand, page after page, and months later had a manuscript of more than 250 typed pages.

That manuscript eventually became A Rainy Night in Georgia: A Lawman’s Brutal Murder, a Rogue Southern Sheriff, and a Prosecutor’s Quest for Justice.

In this clip from See You In Court, Morgan explains what finally pushed him to put the story on paper.

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Morgan explains why the prosecution focused on power, corruption, and the importance of checks and balances, themes that also run throughout his new book, A Rainy Night in Georgia.

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While political pressure and accusations can arise when courts decide controversial cases, Judge Hodges says Georgia has largely succeeded in keeping politics outside the judiciary.

The broader Episode 54 discussion also addresses judicial security, political pressure and protecting the integrity of Georgia’s courts.

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Morgan takes listeners inside the investigation, the allegations of corruption surrounding the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, the prosecution strategy that ultimately led to Dorsey’s conviction, and the chilling discovery that Morgan himself had also been targeted.

The conversation also explores the broader lessons that still resonate more than 25 years later, including unchecked power, government accountability, investigative journalism, public service, checks and balances, and the importance of equal justice under the rule of law.

Morgan also reflects on the challenges of turning a complex legal case into a compelling book, the role of attorneys including Ken Hodges, Shawn Ellen LaGrua, John Floyd, Brian Steel, and Don Samuel, and why professionalism within the adversarial system still matters.

As always, Robin and Lester close the conversation by asking their guest a central question: How do you define justice?

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Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges explains why he does not believe in “cookie-cutter justice” and shares an example of having to abandon an outcome he preferred because reaching it would have required ignoring existing law and precedent.

For Judge Hodges, justice ultimately depends on honest, fair-minded judges doing their best to get the law and the decision right. His comments reinforce a central theme of the full Episode 54 conversation: judges are responsible for applying the law, not simply reaching the outcome they would personally like.

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In this clip, Judge Hodges remembers sitting in the jury box, watching the lawyers argue their cases and then joining them and the judge at a nearby coffee shop to listen to courtroom stories.

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You can watch for yourself.

In this See You In Court clip, Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges explains that the court live streams oral arguments and makes past arguments available online as well.

Whether you want to follow a particular case or simply see how appellate arguments work, the court provides the public with an opportunity to watch the process firsthand.

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Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges explains that, unless a case is clear-cut, the conversation among judges often begins almost immediately.

In this See You In Court clip, Judge Hodges describes how he asks the other judges what they think, follows up when necessary, and continues the discussion as they work through difficult legal questions.

It is a behind-the-scenes look at appellate deliberation and the collaborative process that helps Georgia Court of Appeals judges reach their decisions.

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Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges says the court is already dealing with the issue.

In this See You In Court clip, Judge Hodges discusses a lawyer whose briefs appeared to contain AI-generated material, the additional legal education he required, and why the court takes fabricated citations seriously.

The conversation grows out of a larger point Judge Hodges makes about appellate review: the Court of Appeals checks the record and verifies whether attorneys’ representations are accurate.

He also discusses the court’s increased sanctions authority, from $2,500 to $10,000, and whether stronger consequences may help deter this type of conduct.

Artificial intelligence appears elsewhere in Episode 54 as well, as Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate examine another developing question: what happens when alleged harm involving AI itself becomes the subject of litigation?

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Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges explains why transcripts can be critically important when a case reaches the appellate court.

The Court of Appeals is a court of review. If an evidentiary hearing is important to an issue on appeal but there is no transcript or record of what occurred, the appellate court may have to defer to the trial judge.

Judge Hodges also explains that the court does not simply accept what attorneys say happened. The record is checked to make sure counsel’s representations are accurate.

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Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges explains why his judicial philosophy centers on applying the law fairly and correctly, regardless of personal preference.

“We’re not here to make law. It’s our job to follow the rule of law.”

In this See You In Court clip, Judge Hodges discusses the role of the legislature, judicial restraint, and the responsibility appellate judges have to follow established law even when they may prefer a different outcome.

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In this clip, Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges explains why he believes Georgia’s judicial system works better than many partisan court systems around the country.

Although Georgia’s appellate judges may have different backgrounds and perspectives, Judge Hodges says they work collaboratively, avoid personal agendas, and focus on reaching the correct result under the law.

That commitment to fairness, collegiality, and judicial independence is central to maintaining public trust in the courts.

Listen to the complete episode for more details and context on how appellate decisions are made, the workload facing Georgia’s courts, artificial intelligence in legal filings, judicial security, Judge Hodges’ career, and his definition of justice.

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In this clip, Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges discusses the security concerns judges and their families may face once they leave the courthouse. He and host Robin Frazer Clark also examine why Georgia has generally done a better job than many states at keeping partisan politics out of its appellate courts.

Protecting the judicial system involves more than courthouse security. It also means allowing judges to follow the law without fear and preserving public confidence that court decisions are based on legal principles rather than political influence.

Listen to the complete episode for more details and context on judicial security, appellate decision-making, threats to the judiciary, Judge Hodges’ judicial philosophy, and the importance of protecting the rule of law.

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In this clip, Lester Tate and Robin Frazer Clark discuss claims involving ChatGPT and a 29-year-old Alabama woman. They examine the reported product liability theories, including negligent design, failure to warn, wrongful death, and what the discovery process could reveal about known risks and possible safeguards.

As artificial intelligence becomes more interactive and more involved in people’s lives, courts may be asked to decide where product responsibility begins and how existing liability laws apply to rapidly evolving technology.

Listen to the complete episode for more details and context, including Judge Ken Hodges’ perspective on artificial intelligence in legal filings, appellate review, judicial responsibility, and the rule of law.

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Kenneth (Ken) Bryant Hodges, III was elected to the Court of Appeals by the citizens

of Georgia in 2018, winning every county in the state with wide bipartisan support in a

contested election for a rare open seat on the Court. Judge Hodges took office on Jan.

1, 2019, and was elected again state-wide in 2024. With deep experience in diverse

practice areas, Judge Hodges has served as a prosecutor, defended criminal cases,

and been on both sides of a dispute in civil matters. He has been a court appointed

receiver and a mediator. Judge Hodges is applying this experience on the bench to

uphold the rule of law and ensure justice for all.

Judge Hodges was born and raised in Albany, GA. He graduated from Episcopal High

School in Alexandria, VA, and earned his B.A. from Emory University in Political

Science and Sociology with a minor in English in 1988. While at the University of

Georgia Law School, he participated in a clinical program with a public defender and

was sworn in under the Third Year Student Practice Act to try cases. He earned his J.D.

from UGA Law in 1991 and set out to become a litigator. After working with a litigation

firm in Atlanta, he returned to Albany as an Assistant District Attorney.

Judge Hodges was elected District Attorney of the Dougherty Judicial Circuit in 1996 at

the age of 30. Within the first two years, he cleared out a backlog of eight death

penalty cases and took them to trial. He formed trial teams which effectively ended

unnecessary delays in moving cases forward, and focused on laws and programs to

better protect children in the county. This included a child prosecution unit, a child

advocacy center, a truancy program to target unauthorized school absences, and he

also established a sexual assault unit. In his second term, he was named District

Attorney of the Year for the State of Georgia. 

During his 12 years as District Attorney, Ken was committed to managing an efficient office, which operated under budget every year. He was elected President of the DA’s Association and also served as Chairman of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Council; he was appointed by Governor Roy Barnes as Chairman of the Legal Loan Forgiveness Task Force and as a member of the Certainty in Sentencing Commission.

In 2008, he returned to private practice, working in transactional law and then

litigation. In 2015, Ken started his own law firm, Ken Hodges Law, based in Albany and

Atlanta with a focus on commercial litigation. Judge Hodges was elected President of

the State Bar of Georgia (2018-2019), the first judge to lead the organization in its

history. He currently serves on the State Bar’s Office of General Counsel Oversight

Committee, is Chairman of the Advisory Board for Truist-Albany, and is Vice-Chairman

of the Albany-Dougherty Airport Commission. Ken also serves on the Board of Advisors

of University of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden and the Board of Directors of the

Southwest Georgia Legal Self-Help Center, a non-profit that works to improve access

to justice for low-income people in the region.

Judge Hodges has been widely recognized for his legal and civic accomplishments

during his more than 27 years as a practicing attorney, including as the recipient of the

State Bar’s Commitment to Equality Award, the Justice Benham Award for CommunityService, and The Eagle Award from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for his work on behalf of crime victims.

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Podbean Description Retirement didn’t mean stepping away from the law completely for Nick Moraitakis.

After decades as both a defense lawyer and plaintiff’s attorney, Nick found that mediation gave him a way to stay mentally engaged while using his experience for a different purpose.

In this clip, he also explains why understanding and respecting both sides matters. Having worked in defense himself, Nick knows the pressure those attorneys face and brings that perspective into the mediation room.

The full interview goes much deeper into Nick’s nearly 50-year legal career, his work on major Georgia cases, how mediation has changed, and what he’s learned from representing people on both sides of civil disputes.

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Nick Moraitakis compares the process to cooking soup or stew. Sometimes, both sides need time to work through their positions, get tired of holding the line, and finally move toward an agreement.

So what is a case worth?

Nick puts it simply: it’s worth the most the defense will pay and the least the plaintiff will accept. Hopefully, those numbers meet.

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In this clip, Nick Moraitakis explains how the attorneys representing Ms. Johnston’s family worked together, divided up the issues and handled the many depositions needed to build the case.

Robin Frazer Clark also notes the larger impact of that work. The case not only resulted in a settlement for the family, it helped bring attention to serious problems within the Atlanta Police Department’s Red Dog Unit and contributed to broader reform.

This clip highlights the role civil litigation can play in uncovering truth, holding institutions accountable and helping prevent injustice from being ignored.

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In this clip, Nick Moraitakis reflects on a message from Georgia Supreme Court Justice Carla Wong McMillian and explains why equality is central to his definition of justice.

The civil justice system matters because it gives every person, regardless of background, status or influence, the opportunity to be heard and protected under the law.

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Nick Moraitakis explains how the first few moves often reveal where each side is headed. The mediator’s role is to determine whether those paths may eventually meet, when to push the parties and when patience is the better strategy.

This clip offers a practical look at the judgment, timing and persistence behind successful mediation.

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One family had difficulty speaking English. Both struggled to understand where to turn. By the time attorneys became involved, many of the region’s leading geotechnical experts had already been retained by the defense.

Nick Moraitakis explains how the case began and why access to experienced legal counsel can matter so much when ordinary families confront powerful institutions and highly technical evidence.

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Nick Moraitakis explains how information provided by two of the officers helped attorneys pursue evidence of an alleged unwritten arrest quota and a broader departmental practice. It is a revealing example of how civil litigation can uncover facts, challenge institutions and pursue accountability after a profound injustice.

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Robin Frazer Clark recalls Emmet Bondurant’s belief that lawyers have unique tools most citizens don’t. They can file suit, issue subpoenas, step into courtrooms, and use their law licenses to do good.

Professor Stephen Vladeck takes the idea one step further. Lawyers also educate. They help people understand why due process matters, why the presumption of innocence matters, and why the rule of law has to protect everyone.

This clip is part of a larger See You In Court conversation about the Supreme Court’s shadow docket, judicial transparency, constitutional protections, and the responsibilities of lawyers in difficult times.

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At the conclusion of this See You In Court conversation, Professor Stephen Vladeck describes justice as messy, imprecise, and complicated. Those complications, however, help give people confidence that the law is more stable, neutral, and principled than the will of whoever currently holds political power.

This closing reflection connects directly to Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate’s broader interview with Professor Vladeck about the Supreme Court’s shadow docket, due process, judicial transparency, and public confidence in the legal system.

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Speaking with hosts Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate, Professor Vladeck makes clear that this is not simply a question of Democrats or Republicans, liberals or conservatives. It is about what everyone loses when the Court produces real-world consequences without telling the public why.

Lester Tate then raises a broader question from the perspective of a trial lawyer: is the Court still functioning as a persuadable court, or are too many outcomes already shaped before argument begins?

This clip is part of the full See You In Court interview on the Supreme Court’s shadow docket, judicial transparency, public confidence, due process, and the rule of law.

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The point is bigger than politics. It is about judicial independence, public confidence, and whether courts are being viewed as legal institutions or partisan actors.

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The segment follows the full See You In Court interview with Professor Stephen Vladek on the Supreme Court, the shadow docket, due process, and public confidence in the courts.

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This clip is part of a broader conversation with Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate about the shadow docket, the Supreme Court, due process, and the rule of law.

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The conversation begins with the famous Andrew Jackson quote often repeated in discussions about presidential power and court authority. Professor Vladeck explains why that history is more complicated than the quote suggests, then connects the issue to today’s debate over courts, presidential power, and the rule of law.

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The concern is not simply whether the justices reach the right outcome. The deeper issue is whether the public can understand the legal reasoning behind the decision. When that reasoning is missing, it can make the Court appear more political, even when legal principles may support the result.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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A case, he says, is worth the maximum the defense will pay and the least the plaintiff will take, and hopefully those numbers meet.

That insight comes from decades of experience on both sides of the courtroom and in mediation. In the full episode, Nick talks with Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate about his remarkable legal career, major cases, mediation strategy, and what it takes to pursue justice in Georgia.

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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 trial lawyers. It is a reminder that justice often depends on someone being able to cut through legal defenses, disputed facts, and organized efforts to avoid responsibility.

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Threats against judges are increasing. The consequences affect the foundation of democracy itself.

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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.

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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 courtroom, and another where they are expected to handle cases early and often.

That difference matters. Trial skills are not theoretical. They are built through repetition, pressure, and real-world outcomes.

This clip offers a glimpse into a broader conversation about how the legal profession is evolving and what it could mean for clients, lawyers, and the civil justice system as a whole.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In this short clip from Episode 52, David reflects on prayer, accountability, and the moment he committed himself to a different path.

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This clip explains why lived experience matters when designing justice reform and why treatment, not incarceration, often delivers better outcomes for individuals and communities.

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David Windecher shares the rest of Nicole’s story. The woman who helped him believe he could belong in the world went on to retire as a commissioner in the same police department that arrested him 10 out of 13 times.

Sometimes justice is not about punishment. It is about transformation.

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In this clip, David shares how one conversation, one challenge, and one person willing to invest in him changed the trajectory of his life. Her promise was simple and powerful: step away from the gang life, and she would help him earn his GED, get into college, and pursue law school.

She followed through. And that belief became the turning point.

This is a reminder that rehabilitation often starts with someone choosing to see potential instead of a record.

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This turning point captures the frustration, fear, and helplessness that so many young people experience when trapped in a system they cannot navigate. It also becomes a defining moment in David’s journey toward becoming an attorney and ultimately founding RED: Rehabilitation Enables Dreams.

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This moment ties to the larger conversation about why justice demands humility, awareness, and a willingness to confront uncomfortable realities within our own institutions.

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In this SYIC short, attorney and RED founder David Windecher explains the trauma young people face in adult custody and why prosecutors should experience 90 days inside before making sentencing recommendations.

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In this powerful clip from See You In Court, David shares how he turned pain into purpose—rising from incarceration to the courtroom—and founded Rehabilitation Enables Dreams (RED) to help others do the same.

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In his autobiography The American Dream / HiSstory in the Making, David shares the harsh realities of growing up as an impoverished immigrant on the streets of Miami-Dade County. He was arrested 13 times and spent over 7 months incarcerated as a juvenile. He dropped out of high school and joined a gang for protection. His street name was Red. David endured the brutal climate of the lawlessness on the streets by both criminals and the police. All the while he dreamed of becoming a lawyer and fighting for those who don’t have the resources to pay for justice.

David began his path to self-rehabilitation when he earned his GED in March of 1998 and took his first academic steps toward his childhood dream of becoming a lawyer. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from American Intercontinental University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2005 and earned his Juris Doctorate degree from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, Georgia in 2012. David was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2012 and the Florida Bar in 2014. David is a member of the Georgia and Florida Court of Appeals, the Georgia and Florida Supreme Court, the Northern District of Georgia United States District Court and the American Bar Association. David specializes in criminal defense, juvenile law, and expungement procedures. In 2022 the National Football League awarded him with the Inspire Change Changemaker Award.

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That experience became the turning point that inspired RED—Rehabilitation Enables Dreams, a nonprofit helping others rebuild their lives after incarceration.

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In this clip from See You In Court, Lester Tate and Lynne Borsuk discuss why true legal advocacy demands heart, strength, and courage—especially when representing unpopular clients. When large firms capitulate to outside pressure, it doesn’t just affect their reputation—it threatens the independence of the legal profession and chills advocacy across our system of justice.

Listen now and hear why Georgia lawyers are speaking out to protect the rule of law and the right to fair representation for all.

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In this short clip from Episode 51 – Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law, Lynne Borsuk and Seth Kirschenbaum remind us that justice depends on our shared commitment to fairness and impartiality.

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“There’s even potential danger for people that stick their heads above the parapet and say, ‘Wait a minute, what the administration is doing here is wrong and it violates due process or it’s an attack on the rule of law.’”

As part of the Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law, Kirschenbaum and more than 400 Georgia attorneys are standing together to protect judicial independence and uphold the rule of law across the state.

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Hosts • Robin Frazer Clark • Lester Tate

About See You In Court See You In Court is Georgia’s leading civil justice podcast from the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation. We share practical insights that help Georgians understand their rights and how to bring grievances before an independent court.

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“In their fear, they’ve created a dynamic that is deeply unhealthy for our democracy. I disapprove of their capitulation. Time will show it was unwise to capitulate.”

This clip is a call to courage — a reminder that the rule of law depends on lawyers who stand firm, not those who bow to intimidation.

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Co-host Lester Tate reminds us that while speaking up can feel risky, staying silent can be far more dangerous for the rule of law.

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In this clip from See You In Court, Lester Tate and Seth Kirschenbaum explain why judicial independence is at risk, and why Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law are stepping up to defend it.

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Some firms have lost clients who asked, “If you won’t stand up for yourself, how can I expect you to fight for me?” Others have gained respect and trust by standing firm.

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In this episode of See You In Court, hosts Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate sit down with Seth Kirschenbaum and Lynne Borsuk, founders of Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law. Together, they explore why the rule of law is the foundation of justice, why people around the world look to America for inspiration, and what’s at stake if we fail to protect our legal system.

This conversation goes beyond legal theory — it’s about safeguarding fairness, protecting judges and lawyers from unfair attacks, and ensuring that the Constitution continues to guide us toward a just society.

🎧 Listen now to be inspired — and reminded why the rule of law matters to all of us.

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In this powerful episode of See You In Court, hosts Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate welcome Seth Kirschenbaum and Lynne Borsuk to share:

• Why they launched this nonpartisan effort

• How threats against judges and law firms erode confidence in justice

• What ordinary citizens and lawyers alike can do to protect due process

Their message is clear: justice is not partisan — it’s the foundation of our democracy.

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Seth Kirschenbaum is a criminal defense attorney here in Atlanta with 50 years experience. He is an owner of his own firm Lotito & Kirschenbaum. He is extremely well known in the Atlanta Bar being a Past President of the Atlanta Bar Association and serving on the State Bar Board of Governors since 2004. He is a former Federal Prosecutor. He is the recipient of the 2008 Charles E Watkins Jr. Award for Distinguished & Sustained Service by Atlanta Bar Association and of the 2011 Randolph Thrower Lifetime Achievement Award. He has an award named after him, the Multi-Bar Leadership Council’s “Seth D. Kirschenbaum Diversity Award.” He received his B.A. from  State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, New York and received his J.D. from Emory University School of Law.

Lynne Borsuk is also a criminal defense attorney here in Atlanta. She is the owner of her own law firm, the LYNNE Y. BORSUK CRIMINAL DEFENSE AND WHITE-COLLAR CRIME law firm. Lynne is an experienced trial lawyer with 38 years of experience as an attorney in the courtrooms of Georgia. She focuses on criminal defense and white-collar matters with a strong emphasis on the trial phase of legal advocacy. Lynne was selected by her peers as a top trial lawyer and named a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and as a fellow of the American Board of  Criminal Lawyers. 

Lynne has served as the President of the Georgia Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers. Lynne is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Indigent Defense Award from Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Women of Achievement Award, Jewish Federation of Atlanta for work with ADL and the Leadership Award .The Atlanta Bar Association. She received her B.A., Political Science, 1983 from Emory University and her J.D. 1986 from the University of Florida College of Law.

Links:

Protect the integrity of our legal system - Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law

Lester Tate - http://www.akintate.com/

Robin Frazer Clark - https://www.gatriallawyers.net/

See You In Court -  seeyouincourtpodcast.org

To learn more about the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation, visit fairplay.org

In this clip, we discuss some of the biggest differences between the two countries’ approaches to justice. From the Second Amendment to the election of judges, hear why certain aspects of American law simply don’t “compute” for Canadian lawyers.

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