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Settlement Offer vs Trial Expected Value
Compare an immediate settlement with a simple probability-weighted trial outcome after assumed fees and litigation costs.
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How this calculator works
Settlement net = gross offer − settlement costs; illustrative trial expected net = success probability × success award − all modeled trial costs. Simplifies complex uncertainty.
Professional verification required. This is an informational worksheet, not a legal conclusion. Verify governing law, court rules, fee agreements, facts and any applicable exceptions before acting.
Questions attorneys ask
Is the trial probability a legal prediction?
No. You supply the probability as a scenario assumption; this is not a prediction of the case outcome.
Does it include tax, appeal, delay or collection risk?
No. Those can be material and must be considered separately.
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