Meet Mike Daley. Ex-priest. Ex-public defender. And as of yesterday, ex-partner in one of San Francisco’s most prominent law firms.

Today he’s out on his own, setting up practice on the wrong side of town.

Mike’s best friend becomes his unlikely first client when he’s charged with the brutal double murder of two fellow lawyers — catapulting Mike into a high-profile investigation involving the prestigious law firm that just booted him.

As he prepares the case, Daley uncovers the firm’s dirtiest secrets. 

It doesn’t take long to discover that in this trial, ambition, friendship, greed, and long-standing grudges will play just as important a role as truth and justice.

Brilliantly paced, crackling with energy and suspense, SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES reminds us why we love to hate lawyers – but can’t get enough of courtroom drama when it’s done this well.