This episode appears to be based on two separate cases/incidents:
- The Lynne Stewart case.
- The life of William Kunstler.
John Hillner has played three different roles over the course of the series:
- Episode 10.7 Patsy (1999) - Larry Taylor.
- Episode 13.7 Open Season (2002) - Wesley McGrath.
- Episode 15.21 Publish and Perish (2005) - Terry Stratton.
Graham Winton has played three different roles over the course of the series:
- Episode 9.1 Cherished (1998) - Mr. Waring.
- Episode 13.7 Open Season (2002) - Kevin Wilson.
- Episode 19.12 Illegitimate (2009) - Jimmy McIntyre.
Anthony Mangano has played four different characters over the course of the series:
- Episode 6.8 Angel (1995) - Sluizer.
- Episode 8.4 Harvest (1997) - Palacio.
- Episode 13.7 Open Season (2002) - Public Officer Vitelli.
- Episode 17.15 Melting Pot (2007) - Sal Garcetti.