It is nailed by the plight of "partners" that we follow through John Grisham in their lamentable fiasco and not to loose the final verdict. Grisham has kindly translated - for partners and for us - the meanders of the American judicial system that has long industrial action against the evils of big companies.
The characters are endearing and dream of colossal benefits. And we, we have to believe it? Suspense!