Ron Leibman starred as Martin "Kaz" Kazinsky, a Polish American former convict who became a criminal defense attorney after he was released from prison. Leibman won an Emmy Award as Outstanding Lead Actor in a drama. Nevertheless, the show failed to capture an audience and was cancelled due to low ratings.
Kaz finds himself ensnared in a moral and professional predicament after agreeing to defend a man accused of murdering a popular musician. This decision costs him dearly, as the victim's wife, once a close friend, cuts ties with Kaz upon learning of his plans. Despite the fallout, Kaz remains resolute, convinced that the animosity between the accused killer and the victim stemmed from allegations of infidelity. The accused, Johnny, is charged with the murder of Buddy, Anita's husband, complicating matters further since Buddy was also a personal friend of Kaz. Tensions rise as Anita directs blame toward Johnny's wife, Gail, accusing her of having an affair with Buddy. However, Johnny disputes this narrative, claiming instead that Buddy was the one who pursued Gail aggressively. These tangled relationships and conflicting accusations place Kaz in an emotionally charged and ethically challenging predicament.
Kaz suspects the surly judge presiding over his client's grand-theft case is mentally unbalanced following a rash of spasmodic rulings by the jurist as the new series begins.
Samuel Bennett and Kaz agree to defend Bennett's college roommate Gregg Marsh, who is charged with grand theft and embezzlement, but Kaz suspects his boss's close friend is guilty.
The testimony of a mentally retarded gas station attendant could acquit Kazinski's client of murder.
Defending a lady friend of Sam on a hit-and-run charge, Kaz becomes perplexed at the extravagance of her mysterious lifestyle.