The Jaw-Dropping Suits Scenes That Would Send Shivers Down Any Lawyer's Spine

Summary

Harvey Specter's questionable and unethical actions throughout Suits, such as covering up Mike's fake law degree, would have likely resulted in disbarment in the real world.

Harvey conspired with Sean Cahill and Craig Seidel, among others, in a collusive effort to achieve his objectives, which could serve as additional evidence for disbarment. Outside of the fictional realm of Suits, Harvey's propensity for violence, exemplified by his physical threats towards Lawrence Kemp and assault on Louis Litt, would undoubtedly have resulted in disbarment.

Harvey Specter from the TV show Suits is known for his unethical practices as a lawyer. Despite the absence of truly moral lawyers on television, Harvey's actions throughout the entire nine seasons of the USA Network series were often questionable. In every episode, there were instances of collusion, blackmail, threats, and extortion in the courtroom, usually involving Harvey himself.

Harvey possessed a strict and abrasive personality, which was sometimes necessary to secure victories in his cases, regardless of the means used. However, this behavior also led to occasional shady actions that could have landed him in trouble. It is worth mentioning that, despite engaging in collusion, blackmail, and others, Harvey managed to evade disbarment. However, in the real world, it is highly unlikely that Harvey would still be employed in the legal field if he were an actual lawyer rather than a fictional character on Suits.

10 Covers Up Mike's Fake Law Degree

Harvey's promotion to senior partner at Pearson Hardman occurred during the Suits pilot. In his first act as a senior partner, he made the controversial decision to hire Mike Ross, a candidate without a law degree. Although Harvey required some persuasion, it was ultimately both ethically and legally questionable.

Granted, Mike had displayed exceptional aptitude by acing the LSATs multiple times and possessed extensive knowledge of the legal realm. Nevertheless, it was highly unethical for Harvey to bring him on board and subsequently assist in concealing his lack of formal legal education. As devoted Suits fans are aware, this choice would eventually come back to haunt both Harvey and Mike, albeit without Harvey facing disbarment proceedings.

9 Recruits Trevor To Threaten Matt Bailey

During the thrilling finale of Suits season 1, our favorite attorney Harvey took on the case of Clifford Danner, an innocent man accused of a murder he did not commit. For 12 long years, Clifford languished in prison after being wrongly convicted of killing his secret girlfriend. However, Harvey uncovered a shocking revelation – District Attorney Cameron Dennis had concealed vital evidence that pointed to the true culprits, Matt Bailey and Jason Black. Faced with a dead end in the investigation, Harvey turned to Trevor Evans for assistance. In a bold move, Trevor broke into Matt's residence and issued a life-threatening ultimatum. Fearing for his safety, Matt confessed to the murder, ultimately leading to Clifford's long-awaited freedom in Suits season 1, episode 12.

8 Colludes With Sean Cahill

In Suits season 5, Mike undergoes a trial that ultimately leads to his imprisonment. This prompts Harvey to seek assistance from Sean Cahill at the start of season 6 in the hopes of freeing Mike. However, Sean, a former prosecutor for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, collaborating with Harvey to release Mike from jail can be considered collusion. Consequently, Harvey would risk being disbarred. Additionally, secretly allowing Mike to visit Rachel Zane while he is still incarcerated would not sit well with the board in episode 4.

7 Extorts, Blackmails, & Colludes To Get Mike Admitted To The Bar

After Mike's release from prison in Suits season 6, Harvey was determined to assist him in becoming a bonafide practitioner of law in the United States during episodes 14 and 15. However, Harvey resorted to unorthodox and unethical means to achieve his goal. He engaged in acts of extortion, blackmail, and collusion to ensure Mike's admission to the bar. Harvey even acknowledged the questionable legality of his actions, but managed to evade detection and retain his position at the law firm.

6 Colludes With Craig Seidel From The Ethics Board

Towards the conclusion of Suits season 6, Harvey found himself entangled in a highly controversial storyline. His relentless pursuit to help his closest friend, Mike, gain legitimacy as a lawyer pushed him to collaborate with Craig Seidel. As a board member of the New York State Bar, Craig's questionable ethics matched Harvey's compromised moral compass. Their first encounter occurred in episode 13, wherein Craig coerced Harvey to manipulate Velocity Data Solutions' stock prices. The agreement they forged would have allowed Mike to pass the bar exam while subjecting all parties involved to the consequences of their actions in real life.

5 Threatens Walter Samson

When Mike underwent a character and fitness hearing in front of the Ethics Board in Suits season 6, episode 16, it appeared as though everything was going smoothly for the characters. However, their fortunes took a turn for the worse when they discovered that Anita Gibbs, the lead prosecutor in season 5, had replaced Walter Samson on the board. This development led Harvey to confront Walter and accuse him of being coerced by Anita to step down. Harvey threatened to expose any incriminating information Anita had on Walter. However, Walter maintained that he chose to leave the board in order to prioritize his family. Frustrated, Harvey resorted to physical aggression, but his actions proved ineffective in the world of Suits.

4 ​​Physically Threatens Lawrence Kemp

In Suits, Harvey's occasional loss of control would often lead to physical altercations. One such instance occurred in season 2, episode 4, when Harvey confronted Lawrence Kemp in a parking lot. In an attempt to resolve the Coastal Motors case, he forcefully pushed Kemp against a car. It is important to note that the use of violence by lawyers to achieve their goals is highly frowned upon. If this incident were to occur in Suits season 2, Harvey would have undoubtedly faced disbarment.

3 Enlists Donna To Convince Stu To Short Stocks

In Suits season 7, episode 13, Harvey and Mike sought the assistance of Donna Paulsen to convince Stu Buzzini, a stock market trader, to engage in the illegal act of shorting stocks for their current case. Despite Stu's initial reluctance, Donna ultimately succeeded in persuading him to manipulate the stocks. However, it is important to note that Donna executed her actions under Harvey's instructions, which could have resulted in him facing the consequence of losing his license to practice law.

2 Assaults Louis

Once again, Harvey lost control of his temper and erupted in anger towards Louis Litt during an intense moment in Suits season 5, episode 7. The reason behind their heated argument was the revelation of Harvey's romantic involvement with Louis's sister, Esther. This explosive confrontation took place within the confines of Harvey's office, resulting in Harvey physically assaulting Louis, forcefully propelling him into a fragile glass table, causing it to shatter. In a real-life scenario, such an aggressive act would undoubtedly lead to Harvey's disbarment, particularly considering the incident occurred within their shared professional environment.

1 Blackmails Mike Into Dropping The Prison Case

In Suits season 7, episode 6, Harvey's tyrannical grip extended to even blackmailing Mike. Mike's collaboration with Frank Gallo, who had previously attempted to harm him in prison, angered Harvey. In an attempt to safeguard Mike, Harvey employed blackmail as a tool, threatening to expose Mike's conflict of interest to the judge if he persisted with the case. While Harvey's intentions were to protect Mike, his relentless and draining propensity for blackmail in Suits portrayed the risk of him being disbarred.