Based on the best-selling novel by John Grisham, "The Firm" is a new drama series that continues the story of attorney Mitchell McDeere who, as a young associate 10 years earlier, had brought down the prestigious Memphis law firm of Bendini, Lambert & Locke, which had been operating as a front for the Chicago mob. After a difficult decade, which included a stay in the Federal Witness Protection Program, McDeere and his family now emerge from isolation to reclaim their lives and their future -- only to find that past dangers are still lurking and new threats are everywhere. Written by NBC Publicity On the day of Ray and Tammy's wedding, a new enemy threatens to destroy the joyous family occasion. As Patrick Walker's trial begins, Mitch makes a startling discovery that the conspiracy surrounding the case goes deeper than just the mob. Jury selection begins in the Patrick Walker case, and Joey Morolto Jr. tries a deadly scheme in a bid to regain control of his mob family. An incident from a client's college days becomes problematic for Mitch; Abby must decide if she can work for Joey Morolto Jr. Joey Morolto asks Mitch to defend his best friend on a murder charge and in return Joey won't kill Mitch and his family. When Mitch defends a renowned novelist accused of murder, his client's famously unstable nature threatens to destroy the case. Back in her hometown, Abby forms a bond with Dr. Wilson that goes beyond the normal doctor-patient relationship.