ADR Systems is proud to announce the launch of its Co-Mediation Program, a new offering designed to meet the demands of complex, high-value and multi-party disputes. This program brings together two seasoned mediators to jointly and economically resolve the most complicated cases, offering clients a smarter, more strategic path to settlement.

“With two mediators — often with complementary plaintiff and defense knowledge — combined experience and credibility is leveraged to expedite a settlement that represents all sides,” said Kevin R. Sido, Esq., senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems.

Why Co-Mediation?

Some disputes require more than one neutral to facilitate a successful mediation. Whether it’s a multi-party construction case, a multi-layer insurance conflict or a complex contract case, ADR Systems’ Co-Mediation Program offers a process that moves complicated cases forward.

When paired together, co-mediators bring broader knowledge and experience to the dispute. One mediator leads their efforts, ensuring smooth coordination and continuity. However, they both hone in on specific parties, issues or insurance-related concerns within the case.

This division of effort enhances communication, prevents delays and allows all parties to receive focused attention, saving time and offsetting costs through faster resolution.

Tailored for Complexity

The Co-Mediation Program is ideal for multi-party and multi-issue disputes, as well as significant cases that require extensive coordination, such as:

• High-value construction issues
• Multi-layer insurance issues
• Complex contract issues

Imagine a construction defect dispute involving an owner, a developer, a general contractor, multiple subcontractors, design professionals and several insurers, each with separate counsel and competing interests. Or a contract dispute where delay claims, change orders and liquidated damages span multiple contractual relationships and require simultaneous attention. In these types of cases, the sheer number of parties and legal and technical issues can overwhelm a single mediator.

“Where one mediator might be slowed down by the complexity, two can deliver results,” said Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems. “Co-mediators can divide responsibilities and coordinate legal and factual issues to help parties move toward resolution faster with greater clarity.”

A Custom, Cost-Effective Solution

ADR Systems case managers work closely with counsel to select the right mediators and build a tailored co-mediation plan, which includes the submission timeline, pre-mediation conferences, session scheduling and other preparatory tasks necessary for the co-mediators to be ready to settle the dispute before them. They handle all administrative work so the co-mediators and counsel can focus on settlement.

Throughout the mediation, our co-mediators engage with parties separately when needed, helping reduce downtime and drive consistent progress. Co-mediators are billed at standard hourly rates for their individual time, plus an administrative fee, making this an efficient option for complicated disputes.

Co-Mediate with ADR Systems

Each mediator in ADR Systems’ Co-Mediation Program brings decades of experience as a litigator, judge or full-time neutral. Together, they deliver a deeper, more strategic mediation experience for parties involved in the most challenging personal injury, construction, insurance coverage and contract cases. To learn more about our Co-Mediation Program or to explore whether your case qualifies, contact ADR Systems at 312.960.2260 or email info@adrsystems.com.

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Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.) brings an abundance of real-world experience — real estate, business and banking — to her mediation and arbitration practice.  She spent 11 years as a Chancery Judge, presiding over mechanics liens, construction contracts and construction defect cases.  Judge Curcio is regarded as an energetic and pragmatic neutral who helps parties construct suitable solutions to their disputes.

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Kevin R. Sido, Esq. has practiced in litigation and as transactional counsel for design and construction professionals, condominium directors and officers, lawyers, and real estate professionals for more than 40 years. He has practiced in all areas of construction law, including construction defect, contractual issues, professional liability, mechanics lien and construction accident matters. His practice also included insurance coverage analysis, policy drafting and broad aspects of a civil trial practice, such as worker injury lawsuits. Mr. Sido draws upon his many decades of experience as a trial lawyer, coverage lawyer, and transactional attorney in his service as a mediator and arbitrator.

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