David E. Kelley is an American screenwriter and showrunner. He created Picket Fences, Chicago Hope, The Practice, Ally McBeal, Boston Public, Boston Legal and Harry's Law, and co-created Doogie Howser, M.D. with Steven Bochco.
Tropes common to David E. Kelley's work include:[]
- Crossover: Most of Kelley's shows have crossed over with at least one other.
- Write What You Know: Kelley was a lawyer before becoming a professional writer.