Shared with me by accomplished litigator and past president of the Dade County Bar Association, Garrett Biondo: I have learned that no matter how clear the resolution should and most likely will be, there is usually no way to rush the process. Parties have to come together at their own pace. Yes, some cases must be tried. But most do not. A long, successful mediation is better than the uncertainty, time, expense and pressure of a trial. Use the opportunity.