“The only thing worse than a battle lost is a battle won.”
-Arthur Wellesley, first duke of Wellington
Like wars, lawsuits are great fun to daydream about. Nothing is as sweet as the quick, easy victory that will surely be yours when the hostilities start. And like wars, lawsuits are terrible when they actually happen. No matter who ultimately prevails, everyone involved will be bloodied before it’s over.
In this chapter we’ll talk about what happens during a lawsuit and explore some options for fighting back if you’re the victim of a malicious suit.