The Litigators by John Grisham follows two small-time lawyers, Wally Figg and Oscar Finley, who run a struggling law firm in Chicago. They stumble upon a huge case involving a big tobacco company and defective drugs, which promises fame and fortune. They bring in a disillusioned young lawyer, David Zinc, to help.
 
Together, they face the ethical dilemmas, corporate power, and moral compromises of the case. As the story unfolds, they navigate their personal lives and the challenges of taking on a powerful enemy, with moments of humor, redemption, and growth.