Donna Brazile

Lockhart & Gardner's case against an aviation company takes a huge hit when their key witness commits suicide and his testimony is ruled inadmissible. The only other person with inside knowledge of the plane's design flaw is Colin Sweeney, a venture capitalist that Alicia defended on a murder charge two years ago and who has been in jail ever since. His testimony comes with a price: his freedom.

Alicia defends a documentary film-maker who is accused of being responsible for the suicide of a college student while making a movie about people who kill themselves. During the case, she must square up to her old nemesis Nancy Crozier and ask Caitlin to win over the judge and jury once again. As Will serves out his suspension at home, the power vacuum at Lockhart & Gardner draws the attention of Eli, Julius and David Lee.

Alicia is shocked to learn that an eccentric former client has bequeathed her millions of dollars, but Lockhart & Gardner contests the will on behalf of the deceased man's wife.