Alan Rachins who became widely recognizable for his roles on “L.A. Law” and “Dharma & Greg,” died on Nov. 2 in Los Angeles. He was 82.

The characters — one an officious lawyer, the other an aging hippie — were eccentric, but extremely popular. “L.A. Law” was so popular that some real-life lawyers worried at the time that the show could affect juries’ behavior. In 1990, one lawyer told The New York Times, “Any lawyer who doesn’t watch ‘L.A. Law’ the night before he’s going to trial is a fool.” In 1998, Mr. Rachins was nominated for an Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series.