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Family Law

1999-09-20 · 60 min / episode · ★ 8.1

Drama · Comedy · Crime

Family attorney and mom, Lynn Holt, has had to scramble to keep her family and her law firm together, since her husband left her and took most of their joint law practice with him. Although the attorneys are carting plenty of life's baggage, they're all determined to make the most of this unexpected second chance—and make each month's mortgage payment.

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Creators
Anne Kenney, Paul Haggis
Production companies
Paul Haggis Productions, CBS Productions, Columbia TriStar Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Kathleen QuinlanKathleen QuinlanLynn Holt
Christopher McDonaldChristopher McDonaldRex Weller
Dixie CarterDixie CarterRandi King
Tony DanzaTony DanzaJoe Celano
Salli Richardson-WhitfieldSalli Richardson-WhitfieldViveca Foster
Meredith EatonMeredith EatonEmily Resnick
Orla BradyOrla BradyNaoise O'Neill
Merrilee McCommasMerrilee McCommasPatricia Dumar
Michelle HornMichelle HornCassie Holt
David DorfmanDavid DorfmanRupie Holt

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