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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Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics: A Trial Lawyer’s Closing Argument is an episode from See You In Court by seeyouincourt.

This episode is 1:25 long.

This episode was published on Mar 12, 2026.

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