The Practice is probably my second favorite prime-time drama on TV. That said though, I do agree it's not as good as it was. I never did like Eleanor though, she always bugged me. Bobby and Eugene would have to get really annoying for me to get sick of them.
Either way, as long as they have Lucy it'll be worth watching
(I hope it doesn't get cancelled though, that'd stink. I haven't really watched it regularly for about 2 years now - just see episodes here and there - but I do think it's still one of the better shows on TV)