Hello! I didn't expect a response so this is a pleasant surprise ^^
I did notice how everyone is named after that theme and thought it was clever! Hm ok, I understand what you mean about the metaphor. I think, for me, it didn't quite come through because your characters are three-dimensional (well-written!) and metaphors like that are more one-dimensional or satirical (in my experience at least! Someone may see it differently, of course).
That was the only thing that tripped me up though and, like I said, I loved the coziness and the theme of jurisprudence, along with your passion that came through it.
Ha I had no idea Mark stood for war. That's hilarious because that's my dad's name and he is both a lawyer AND an asshole 😆😆😆