His briefcase in hand, a young man runs breathlessly through the streets of Memphis. His name is Mitch McDeere: third in his class at Harvard Law, he surprised everyone by choosing the firm Bendini, Lambert & Locke. This highly confidential cabinet Memphis knew, by irresistible arguments, ensure his cooperation. So what wondrous to contract our brilliant lawyer is he trying to rush to the point of forgetting the seriousness required for the profession? Mitch has a good reason to run well with his life.