ABSTRACT
What is litigation? It is a legal proceeding between two or more parties in an attempt to “right” an alleged wrong. e “right” usually takes the form of a demand for payment to the party alleging injury. e path to a legal solution is o¦en ¤lled with unanticipated twists, unexpected delays, and potentially high stress for even the most seasoned litigants. Litigation is more o¦en about losing less than it is about winning more; a litigant “is a person about to give up his skin in the hope of retaining his bone” (Ambrose Bierce). Understanding the basic rules and practices of litigation can help you prepare for your role as an expert witness.