ALWAYS settle early. By leaving it be you're exposing yourself. Eyes get wider and wider as you raise more and more. When that $2m wire clears, if it means writ

ALWAYS settle early. By leaving it be you're exposing yourself. Eyes get wider and wider as you raise more and more. When that $2m wire clears, if it means writing a $300k cheque or agreeing to a $1m payout over 5 years, just do it. Don't be idealistic when there are real stakes on the line. True, they can still bring you to court later, but you'll be in a _much_ better position.