One of the first questions many clients ask is, "Will my case go to trial?" The short answer is: probably not. While television and movies often portray lawsuits ending in dramatic courtroom trials, the reality is that most employment cases are resolved long before a judge, jury, or arbitrator ever hears the case. Trials are expensive, time-consuming, and unpredictable for both sides. Even strong cases carry risk. For that reason, most parties continue discussing settlement t