High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Suits is an American legal drama created by Aaron Korsh and premiered on USA Network in June 2011. The series revolves around Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), a senior partner at the Pearson Hardman law firm in Manhattan, and his recently-hired associate attorney Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) as they hide the fact that Mike does not have a law degree. Each episode focuses on a single legal case and its challenges while examining the work environment of the firm, Mike`s and Harvey`s personal relationships, and problems stemming from Mike`s lack of a degree. The rest of the starring cast portray other employees at the firm: Louis Litt (Rick Hoffman), Harvey`s rival; Rachel Zane (Meghan Markle), a paralegal who develops feelings for Mike; Donna Paulsen (Sarah Rafferty), Harvey`s long-time legal secretary, close friend, and confidant; and Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres), the co-founder and managing partner of the firm.