The Practice

Set in Boston, this legal drama follows a small, underfunded law firm led by the driven Bobby Donnell and a team of ambitious young attorneys. Each case forces them to balance compassion, strategy, and the realities of running a struggling practice. As they defend clients who rarely fit simple labels, personal loyalties and professional ethics collide, testing how far they will go to win and what they are willing to live with afterward.

In Boston, attorney Bobby Donnell keeps his modest firm afloat with grit, improvisation, and a relentless commitment to his clients. Working beside him are sharp, idealistic associates and seasoned colleagues who enter courtrooms where the law is only part of the battle. The team tackles a steady stream of high-stakes criminal and civil cases, often representing people on society’s margins, and every victory comes with consequences. As prosecutors, judges, and opposing counsel apply pressure, the lawyers must decide when to play hard, when to compromise, and when to risk everything for a principle. Outside the courtroom, long hours and emotional fallout strain relationships within the office, blurring the line between coworkers, friends, and rivals. Across the series, the firm’s changing lineup confronts the uneasy space between justice and morality while trying to survive in a competitive legal world.