The phrase "public courtroom" refers to a place where legal proceedings, such as trials or hearings, take place and are open to the general public. Full definition
A prediction that a lawsuit would likely be unsuccessful could help them quickly and privately settle a dispute thereby avoiding an expensive and public courtroom battle. (slaw.ca)
We maintain this out - of - court practice because we strongly believe that family disputes should be resolved in a private conference room, not in a hostile and public courtroom environment. (familyblawg.com)
Collaborative practice has mainly been used in the area of divorce and family law as an alternative to public courtroom fights. (familydiplomacy.com)