But let's say it goes to trial and I/my client lose. 

Twelve to eighteen months later, an appellate panel rules that the trial judge did not abuse his discretion. 

Also websites which offer free trial ?

You can do a free 15 day trial and they set you up a mock site.

Our realtors wanted to go ahead and do a trial listing on the house, and we ended up getting a few good offers.

I am looking for an assessment of who's likely to win at trial and by how much.The facts: I rented the landlord's home.

I am looking for an assessment of who's likely to win at trial and by how much.The facts: I rented the landlord's home.

I have let my diet slip into junk food, alcohol, and constant grazing.

It is like going to the gym everyday but not managing your diet.  

Make believe you just happen to have something you think he will like e.g. some really nice chocolates or a good wine and tell him you need someone to give it to because you are on a diet.