Convinced that Richard Cross is trying to manipulate the outcome of Neil Avedon's murder trail, Hoffman advises Justine to turn down a business opportunity from him.
Hoffman faces a dangerously obsessed fan of Neil Avedon and a rumor that he had an affair with Francesca Cross, a rumor he believes was started by Richard Cross.
As Hoffman and Grasso deliver their closing arguments Justine realizes just how mentally unstable Cross is and finally discovers the cause of his erratic behavior.
Two actors, one of Jessica's Cocaine Anonymous sponsors and Neil Avedon's mother testify on Neil's behalf, and Hoffman fires Justine after he learns of her involvement with Cross.
While Richard Cross and Julie Costello turn over Jessica's diary to Hoffman, Lisa defends a investments specialist on trial for mishandling his clients' life savings.
Ted Hoffman goes from defending Richard Cross for the murder of Jessica Costello to defending Neil Avedon, a hot young Hollywood actor, for the same murder.
When Julie overdoses on drugs prescribed by Dr. Lester, Hoffman suspects the doctor has ulterior motives for keeping his female patients so heavily sedated.