So you found yourself in the middle of a lawsuit.  What can you expect?  While litigation can be unpredictable, there are aspects of the process that are fairly predictable.  Understanding the process can help you make better decisions about whether, or for how long to pursue litigation, and also when to try to settle your matter.  Depending on the type of litigation, if you lose, you may have to pay the other side's court costs, or attorney's fees.  In some suits the attorney's fees may exceed the jury's damage award.  Your opponent may seek bankruptcy prot