Jake Brigance is a fictional character from the novel "A Time to Kill," written by John Grisham. He is a young, determined attorney in the small town of Canton, Mississippi, who takes on a challenging case involving a black man accused of murdering two white men who assaulted his daughter. Brigance's character embodies themes of justice, morality, and the complexities of race relations in the American South. Throughout the story, Brigance faces significant personal and professional challenges as he defends his client, Carl Lee Hailey. His commitment to seeking justice, despite the risks and opposition he encounters, highlights the moral dilemmas faced by legal professionals in a divided society.