Just Legal (2005– )

A look at the relationship between two lawyers: a young prodigy (Baruchel) and his mentor (Johnson), a jaded defense attorney.

Stars:

Don Johnson, Jay Baruchel, Jaime Lee Kirchner

Cast

Series cast summary:
Don Johnson	...	Grant Cooper (8 episodes, 2005-2006)
Jay Baruchel	...	Skip Ross (8 episodes, 2005-2006)
Jaime Lee Kirchner	...	Dulcinea 'Dee' Real (7 episodes, 2005-2006)
Susan Ward	...	Kate Manat (7 episodes, 2005-2006)
S. Zev Esquenazi	...	Sheriff Hawk (6 episodes, 2005-2006)
Reiley McClendon	...	Tom Ross (5 episodes, 2005-2006)

Storyline

Skip Ross graduated from law school with honors at 19, only to find no firm will let him do all what he, in youthful naivety, wants: plead so justice be done in court. So the prodigy accepts a partnership with his antipode: Grant Cooper has the worst reputation and honor nor reputation. In every case Grant's cynical, pessimistic pragmatism clashes with Skip's simplistically noble virtue and legal brilliance. Yet their LA clients, usually too poor to afford a decent firm, are served surprisingly well. Kate Manat, second only to him in class, chose a subservient, well-paid job in a prestigious firm, but envies Skip being a trial lawyer.

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Plot Keywords:

los angeles california | trial | law firm

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 September 2005 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jerry Bruckheimer Television, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

First-run episodes aired on the WB attracted an audience averaging 50 years; the network, seeking a much younger demographic, quickly canceled the show.

User Reviews

Great show, bring it back!

This was my favorite show of that years lineup for the WB. I don't understand why this show was axed. Don Johnson was great and the writing was excellent. Plus it was able to reach at different age groups with very young and more mature characters that seem relevant to almost anyone. I agree with much of the positive comments on this show and I just don't understand why WB (for whom I worked for at the time this show was about to come on) didn't decide to keep it. Don Johnson is almost always good and you should never drop good writing. I think this show could have been really great. "Doogie Howser" for lawyers. compared to some of the the things WB has put on the air it is still baffling that they couldn't see its potential.