Before this show I was never a fan of James Woods who ususally played a bad guy. He is excellent in this role. Other characters are also strong. It is also refreshing to have a show that doesn't spend as much time in the bed room as the court room. Hope is will remain true now that an ex-wife is on the scene. Woods role as a father is also excellent and a realistic portrayal ofparent-child interactions and issues. Story lines/plots are strong. Glad they changed his boss to his colleague.