Well, the truth doesn't matter. You're a defense lawyer. Your job is to win. So you got to put me on that stand so I can convince the jury I'm innocent, just like I did with you.

Mike

Woman: Pull the shoot honey. You just got shot down.
Pete: No, I just got a smile. You missed it.

Police Officer: Hey Morelli. What do you call a defense lawyer holding a gun?
Nick: What?
Police Officer: Justifiable Homicide.
Nick: Hilarious.

He's your dad. You lie to him.

Zoe

Pete: Roberta wanted it sold and I bought it. Overbook just so you know. The deal is done.
Teddy: Pete, I...
Pete: Forget about it. It was either that or I drive you around all winter, and that wasn't gonna happen.

He's still your dad. So what are you gonna do?

Nick

Nick: Pete, calm down. You got to look at the positive side of this: Zoe could be your new mom.

Pete: She's going on a date with my dad!
Zoe: Pete, it's just a drink. God, you have a dirty mind.
Pete: Yes, I have a dirty mind. I got it from my dad!

Lisa: Teddy, do you think this all is just revenge. Like she's trying to have you arrested just for breaking it off?
Nick: Women. Some women. Not all women. Cheers, Teddy.

Nick: Pete, he's my pal. Teddy's my pal. I like the guy.
Pete: Sure you like him. Everybody likes him. He's the kinda guy who buys you Cuban Cigars, but here's the thing Nick. He can't afford Cuban Cigars. So if he bought you Cuban Cigars, he did it with my money. Which, technically, makes me your pal. Not him.

Bear? What, did you hug Coach Ditka after he puked on himself?

Pete

Tommy! Welcome to the lions den. I gotta hand it to you. I have a newfound respect for you. I would be freaking out if I knew that Nick was trying to sleep with my sister. What? I would be.

Pete

The Defenders Quotes

Pretend you're a professional.

Nick

Stop having your wife followed or I'll file a restraining order myself.

Pete