Abigail Bianchi, a personal injury attorney from Vancouver’s top family law firm. When Abigail goes on a drunken bender and shows up drunk for court, she is suspended from practicing law and required to find an experienced mentor to reinstate her practice of law – with only Harry Svensson being willing to mentor and reaccept her back into practice as her mentor and supervisor.
Jewel Staite
Staite began acting at six, starting out in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada. She has amassed an extensive resume since that time; receiving several Leo Awards and Gemini nominations along the way. Best-known roles of Staite include Kaylee Frye in Firefly/Serenity as well as Dr. Jennifer Keller from Stargate Atlantis series; as Catalina on Nickelodeon science fiction show Space Cases.
She has also appeared in Canadian dramas The L.A. Complex and Caroline Swift from AMC’s The Killing.
Family Law stars Jewel Staite as Abigail Bianchi, an elite personal injury attorney who finds herself at rock bottom after getting caught drunk in court. Packed with memorable lines and relatable human interactions, Family Law also stars Victor Garber, Zach Smadu and Genelle Williams and debuted back in 2021 and is currently in its fourth season.
Victor Garber
Family Law, a Canadian drama series featuring an outstanding cast and captivating scripts, is both humorous and touching. It follows Abigail Bianchi – a highly skilled personal injury lawyer forced into working at her estranged father’s firm while serving her probation period – who must find ways to balance both her professional goals and dysfunctional family dynamics while she seeks balance in both areas of her life.
Jeri Staite, best known for her role as Kaylee on Firefly, returns as Abigail while Zach Smadu plays Daniel and Genelle Williams plays Lucy – Abby must learn to balance career goals with family obligations while dealing with her alcoholism.
Christopher McDonald plays Rex Weller, Lynn’s opportunistic ambulance chaser; Julie Warner as Danni; and Dixie Carter plays Randi King (Lynn’s friend); this riveting legal drama promises to keep viewers at the edge of their seats while also exploring issues related to Chinese culture that make for both entertaining and insightful viewing experiences.
Zach Smadu
Zach Smadu, best known for playing Dr. Fayez Sarkis on Titans and Family Law respectively, also appeared in Canadian Screen Awards winner Kim’s Convenience as well as having recurring roles on cult sci-fi favourite The Expanse and is co-host of OneyPlays Let’s Play web series.
Smadu was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan before beginning his theatrical journey through musical theatre, dance and acting. After studying at University of Toronto Mississauga and Sheridan College he now resides in Toronto and hopes to expand his art with projects that push his artistic creativity further. Family Law cast member, Smadu takes pride in maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle with morning journaling and physical fitness as daily routines that help him find balance between work and life – as well as spending quality time with family and friends.
Genelle Williams
Genelle Williams began acting while still in high school and has developed her craft on the Canadian theatre circuit since. Her performances in plays like A Raisin in the Sun and A Streetcar Named Desire garnered critical acclaim, while she regularly guest stars on popular television series like Radio Free Roscoe and Degrassi: The Next Generation as a guest star as well as appearing in made-for-television films.
Family Law follows Abigail Bianchi (Jewel Staite). She works at her father’s law firm, Svensson and Associates, managing cases while trying to improve relationships with both of her half siblings – her half brother and sister.
Williams first rose to fame as Leena on Syfy’s Warehouse 13 from its premiere in July 2009 to its midpoint during season four in October 2012, having also appeared on Lovebites, The Line and Taking A Chance On Love as well as having regular roles on Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye and Flashpoint – two drama television series from Canada.