 At McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney and Kuzak, a law firm in the 444 Plaza located in downtown Los Angeles, a typical Monday begins when the entire office tries to deal with the unexpected death of one of the founding senior partners, Norman Chaney. Shortly thereafter, partner Michael Kuzak reluctantly takes on the defense of Justin Pregerson, a wealthy and spoiled young man accused, along with two friends, of raping a woman dying from leukemia. Meanwhile, associate Ann Kelsey clashes with Douglas Brackman, Jr., the ruthless managing partner, over taking on a pro-bono case involving a woman being denied medical benefits. Abby Perkins, a young intern, assists with Kelsey s case while dealing with her abusive, alcoholic husband. Divorce lawyer and partner, Arnie Becker, takes advantage of Lydia Graham, an attractive woman caught up in a divorce, to makes the moves on her. Brackman hires Georgia Buckner, a new personal secretary, who later reveals some unsavory things about her and Chaney during his funeral. Also, Kuzak meets with Victor Sifuentes, a Hispanic public defender, as a possible associate for the firm.