American television Damages follows the brilliant, ruthless lawyer, Patty Hewes, her protégée, Ellen Parsons, and the law firm, Hewes & Associates. The series is also known for its depiction of the season-long cases both from the law firm's point of view and from the target's point of view. Damages has received numerous television awards, including a Golden Globe and several Emmys. Season 4 premiered on July 13, 2011.