When defense attorney Jamie Sawyer is hired by disgraced cop Lee Anne Marcus in the wake of a sex scandal involving the local police department, she finds herself facing off against Roy Rayder, the newly appointed City Attorney.

When Jamie and Roy take on clients on opposite sides of a heated custody battle, things take an unexpected and violent turn. Meanwhile, Roy struggles with what to do with the missing footage from the police department sex tape.

As Lee Anne’s lawsuit against the police department continues to scandalize the city, a judge suggests that she accept a settlement offer. Meanwhile, Jamie and Roy argue opposing sides of a "stand your ground” case.

When two football players are accused of killing their coach, Jamie and Roy put aside their differences and work together to clear their names. Meanwhile, Preston begs for Jamie’s forgiveness after she sees his face on the Lee Anne Marcus sex tape.

Jamie dedicates herself to clearing the name of a pro bono client wrongfully accused of murder, and enlists Roy’s help with the case. Meanwhile, Knox faces a moral dilemma regarding the Lee Anne Marcus case as he considers running for mayor.

Roy agrees to represent his ex-wife’s fiancé in a disputed property deal which may have resulted in murder. Meanwhile, Jamie awaits the results of Lee Anne’s drug test.

When an affluent Charleston socialite goes missing after a boating accident, Jamie and Roy face off over the ensuing wrongful death suit brought against the city. Meanwhile, the tension between Jamie and Roy heats up when they share a dance at the Mayor’s ball. Also, Lee Anne finds support from an unlikely ally, as her case is threatened when another woman brings similar charges of sexual harassment against the city.

When Roy agrees to defend his high school sweetheart against murder charges, the case threatens his family’s reputation and his position at the law firm. Meanwhile, Lee Anne tries to break things off with Terry once and for all.

Roy asks Terry to testify against Lee Anne in an attempt to get her sexual discrimination lawsuit against the police department thrown out of court.

Jamie and Roy face off in civil court as Charleston reacts to the Lee Anne Marcus sex tape being leaked to the media. Meanwhile, Knox faces a moral dilemma when he discovers a dirty secret that could derail Joyce Reed’s mayoral campaign.

When Vi’s ex-husband is accused of medical malpractice, Jamie works to clear his name, only to find out that a relationship with a former patient could put his entire career at risk. Meanwhile, jury selection in Lee Anne’s case is complicated by a possible planted juror. Also, the love triangle between Jamie, Roy and Preston gets even hotter.

A verdict is reached in Lee Anne’s sexual harassment case against the Charleston Police Department. Meanwhile, Jamie and Roy decide whether or not they are ready to take the next step in their relationship.

Jamie and Roy are on opposite sides of the biggest courtroom battle of their careers when Lee Anne’s sexual harassment case against the Charleston Police Department finally goes to trial and a verdict is rendered. Meanwhile, Jamie and Roy decide whether or not they are ready to take the next step in their relationship.