See You In Court
See You In Court is a Georgia-focused civil justice podcast that helps listeners understand how courts protect their rights and affect everyday life. Episodes feature real stories and conversations with lawyers, judges, advocates, and community leaders working inside the justice system. It is hosted by Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate, both former presidents of the State Bar of Georgia. The show explains complex legal issues through relatable cases and practical examples, highlighting the role of independent courts and fairness in the civil justice system.
Episodes
The Case That Defined Ken Hodges’ Prosecutorial Career
When Ken Hodges became District Attorney of the Dougherty Judicial Circuit, he inherited a backlog of eight death penalty cases.
Judge Hodges says the mishandling of one of those cases helped motivate him to run for district attorney, and working through that backlog became an important part of his early years in office.
Yet when asked which prosecution stands out most, he points to State of Georg
The Investigation Derwin Brown Planned to Open
Before Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown ever took office, questions were already being raised about what was happening inside the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.
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 discusse
Do Money and Power Put Some People Above the Rules?
Former DeKalb County District Attorney J. Tom Morgan says many of his students increasingly believe that people with enough money, power, or connections don't always face the same rules as everyone else.
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
Are We Too Accepting of Government Corruption?
Are Americans becoming increasingly accepting of corruption in government?
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 go
“I Was Going to Kill You Next” | J. Tom Morgan
Former DeKalb County District Attorney J. Tom Morgan received an extraordinary warning from another attorney: his life was in danger.
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 Sh
The Second Target Was Me: J. Tom Morgan on Discovering He Was on the Hit List
While investigating the assassination of Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, then-DeKalb County District Attorney J. Tom Morgan uncovered another disturbing part of the conspiracy.
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.
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Should the Same Rules Apply to Everyone?
What does justice under the rule of law really require?
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 shou
The Verdict Came Back Where It All Began
Sometimes a courtroom becomes part of the story itself.
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 r
Why J. Tom Morgan Finally Told This 25-Year-Old Story
Former DeKalb County District Attorney J. Tom Morgan spent years carrying the story of one of the most extraordinary cases of his career.
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 rout
What Happens When Power Goes Unchecked?
Former DeKalb County District Attorney J. Tom Morgan reflects on one of the central themes of the Sidney Dorsey prosecution: the danger of unchecked power.
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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Is the Rule of Law Under Threat in Georgia?
Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges discusses the strength of the rule of law and why he believes Georgia’s nonpartisan judicial system performs better than many others.
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 add
A Rainy Night in Georgia: J. Tom Morgan on the Derwin Brown Murder, Sidney Dorsey, and the Rule of Law
Former DeKalb County District Attorney, attorney, professor, and author J. Tom Morgan joins Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate for a powerful conversation about the murder of Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, the prosecution of former Sheriff Sidney Dorsey, and the true story behind Morgan’s new book, A Rainy Night in Georgia.
Morgan takes listeners inside the investigation, the allegations of corruptio
There Is No Cookie-Cutter Justice
What does justice mean when every case presents different facts, different people and different legal issues?
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
The Courtroom Summers That Inspired Judge Ken Hodges
Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges traces part of his interest in the law back to childhood summers in Albany, where he watched his father practice in municipal court.
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 the Georgia Court of Appeals Live | Judge Ken Hodges
Have you ever wondered what actually happens during an appellate court argument?
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 pub
What Happens After Oral Argument? | Judge Ken Hodges
What happens after the lawyers finish arguing and the judges leave the courtroom?
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 t
AI Made Up the Cases. The Court Noticed. | Judge Ken Hodges
What happens when artificial intelligence invents legal cases and those citations make their way into a court filing?
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 fab
If It’s Not in the Record, It Didn’t Happen | Judge Ken Hodges
“If it’s not in the record, it didn’t happen.”
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.
Judges Don’t Write the Law. They Apply It. | Judge Ken Hodges
What happens when a judge personally disagrees with the law?
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, an
Why Georgia’s Appellate Courts Provide a Fair Shake
What gives Georgians confidence that their cases will receive a fair review when they reach the appellate courts?
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
Are Georgia’s Judges Safe From Threats and Politics?
Judges make decisions that can significantly affect people’s lives. But what happens when disagreement with those decisions turns into threats, retaliation, or political pressure?
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 gener
Can ChatGPT Be Held Liable for a User’s Death?
A new wrongful death lawsuit raises a difficult legal question: Can an artificial intelligence company be held responsible when its technology allegedly contributes to a person’s death?
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,
Episode 54: Hon. Kenneth Hodges, Georgia Court Of Appeals
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 prosecut
Why Nick Moraitakis Chose Mediation After Retirement
Why Nick Moraitakis Chose Mediation After Retirement
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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 respectin
What Is a Case Really Worth?
You can’t rush mediation.
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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The Teamwork Behind the Kathryn Johnston Case
The Kathryn Johnston case required more than outrage over what happened. It required careful legal work, coordinated effort and a willingness to uncover the facts.
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 impac
Justice Begins With Equality Before the Law
No one should be above the law, and no one should be denied its protection.
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 protec
The First Moves Can Reveal Where a Mediation Is Going
Can an experienced mediator tell early whether a case is likely to settle?
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
Grieving Families Enter an Uneven Legal Fight
After two people died in Atlanta’s 1993 Midtown hotel sinkhole disaster, their immigrant families faced more than grief.
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 t
When Police Misconduct Reveals a Systemic Failure
Three police officers went to federal prison following the fatal shooting of Kathryn Johnston, but the civil case demanded answers that went beyond the actions of three individuals.
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
What Can Lawyers Do When the Rule of Law Is Tested?
What can lawyers do when legal principles are under pressure?
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, wh
What Is Justice? Stephen Vladeck on Stability, Neutrality and Principle
ustice is rarely simple.
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
The Shadow Docket and the Cost of Silence
In this clip from See You In Court, Professor Steve Vladeck explains why it matters when the Supreme Court issues rulings that affect real people, public officials, and lower courts without explaining the reasoning behind them.
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 conservati
46 Cases, 39 Judges, 5 Presidents
In this clip from See You In Court, Professor Stephen Vladeck explains why it matters that federal court rulings blocking Trump administration policies came from a broad range of judges, courts, and circuits.
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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Lester Tate on Lawyers Defending the Rule of Law
In this clip, Lester Tate discusses a joint statement from five respected legal organizations defending the rule of law, the judiciary, and the legal profession.
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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When Law Firms Settle, What Message Does It Send?
In this clip from See You In Court, Professor Stephen Vladek explains why law firm responses to government pressure matter beyond any single firm. When large firms settle instead of allowing courts to rule, what message does that send to smaller firms, lawyers, and the public?
This clip is part of a broader conversation with Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate about the shadow docket, the Supreme C
What If a President Ignores the Supreme Court?
In this clip from See You In Court, Professor Stephen Vladeck addresses one of the most serious questions in constitutional law: what happens if a president refuses to follow a court ruling?
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
Why Supreme Court Transparency Matters
In this clip from See You In Court, Professor Steve Vladeck explains why unsigned and unexplained Supreme Court orders can affect public confidence in the Court.
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 polit
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
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 th
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 bein
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
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 signi
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 case
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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What Is a Case Worth? Nick Moraitakis on Mediation and Patience
In this clip from See You In Court, Nick Moraitakis shares one of the clearest explanations of case value you will hear.
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 Cl
When “No $5 Million” Still Means a Major Settlement
Nick Moraitakis shares a revealing moment from a high stakes mediation tied to the Katherine Johnston case. What sounded like a hard ceiling became a lesson in negotiation, timing, and understanding what the other side was really saying.
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“Obvious” Cases Are Not Easy Cases
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
The Growing Threats to Judges and Why It Matters
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.
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What It Really Means to Be a Trial Lawyer
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.
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Are Fewer Trials Weakening Lawyer Training?
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
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
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 discussi
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 w
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 t
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 th
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 limit
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,
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 wom
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 re
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 sti
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
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 r
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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Justice Explained: Access, Accountability, and the Rule of Law
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.
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Justice in Plain Language: The Real Work of Lawyers
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.
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Justice Is Access to the Process
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.
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The Prayer That Changed Everything
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.
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When Survival Becomes Criminal, Perspective Changes Everything
David Windecher reflects on growing up in poverty, navigating corruption, and facing 13 arrests, and how those experiences shaped his commitment to non-violent rehabilitation over punishment.
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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Nicole’s Story. Full Circle.
This clip picks up where the last one left off.
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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One Person Can Change Everything
At just 19 years old, David Windecher had been arrested 13 times and was searching for a way out of the criminal justice system. Then he met Nicole.
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 int
90 Days in Custody: The Perspective Missing From Sentencing Recommendations
In Georgia courtrooms, recommendations can include custodial sentences that change people in lasting ways. In this clip, David Windecher argues prosecutors should experience custody firsthand before making those calls.
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“I Can’t Win for Losing” – The Arrest That Changed Everything
In this clip from Episode 52, David Windecher shares the moment that pushed him to the edge—a simple walk home that turned into a wrongful stop, a drawn weapon, and an arrest for crossing a patch of grass. His reaction says everything: “I can’t win for losing here.”
This turning point captures the frustration, fear, and helplessness that so many young people experience when trapped in a system the
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