Filing suit is a commercial decision, not an emotional one. These questions reveal whether the claim is worth bringing.
Litigation costs time, money and mental bandwidth. Before you start, ask:
What are the realistic prospects? Ask for a candid estimate, not reassurance. A good lawyer tells you the position is difficult when it is.
What evidence do I hold today? The documents in your hands today are your case. What cannot be proven does not count, however right you are.
How long, and how much? Ask for a duration estimate and a written fee schedule covering court fees, experts and enforcement.
If I win, will I collect? A judgment against an insolvent debtor is worthless paper. Investigate the opponent's solvency before filing, not after judgment.
If the answers convince you, proceed. If not, settlement is not defeat — it is the correct commercial decision.
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