Civil litigation has been described as ritualized combat. You are the president of ABC Company, headquartered in California. Maria Lee, a resident of Arizona, has threatened you with a lawsuit for money damages. You consult an attorney to find out what to expect in the experience. Describe what the attorney tells you when you ask the following questions:

1. What sort of agreement will the client and the attorney on each side most likely make regarding the payment of attorneys fees? Will the outcome of the case affect how much your attorney is paid? Will the outcome of the case affect how much Maria Lees attorney is paid?
2. Under what circumstances could you be forced to defend yourself in Arizonas courts?
3. How will discovery be conducted by each side and what kind of evidence can be gathered?
4. If you lose the lawsuit, what would the process be if you decided to appeal, and what possible outcomes could result?