There are many problems with our litigation system in this state — probably in this country. Litigation is too slow and far too costly and is therefore generally a poor way to resolve problems.

In Connecticut, the many judges retired from the Superior Court who are managing full mediation practices are a testament to the sad state of regular litigation dockets. Trial attorneys are more and more frequently turning to these judge-mediators rather than going through a full litigation process. They are able to convince their clients that the attention they receive from a mediator who was so recently a judge is equivalent to the result they could achieve at trial, but much faster and much cheaper.