What happens in your lawsuit after you have filed it?

Assume that you have correctly filed your lawsuit against whomever you are suing while also considering how else you can settle your dispute with the other party. What happens in your lawsuit after you have filed it? Explain each and every step all the way to the state supreme court. Also, discuss what you might do through ADR. Explain each and every step, making sure that you also critically examine which method of dispute resolution works best for you and why.