David E. Kelley

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.