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Facilitative vs. Evaluative: What Attorneys Need to Know About Styles of Mediation

Facilitative vs. Evaluative: What Attorneys Need to Know About Styles of Mediation

October 20, 2025

Mediation is not a one-size-fits-all process, and mediators often draw on two distinct styles to guide parties to resolution. Facilitative mediation centers on creating space for open dialogue, while evaluative mediation involves offering clear-eyed guidance and assessments. At ADR Systems, our mediators tailor their approach to the needs of each case, drawing from both styles […]

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How ADR Gives Parties Their ‘Day in Court’

How ADR Gives Parties Their ‘Day in Court’

October 15, 2025

Many parties desire to have their ‘day in court’ – their opportunity to present their claims or defenses before a judge or jury in pursuit of justice. The courtroom has long symbolized authority, accountability and public recognition. Yet litigation costs are mounting, the life of a case is lengthening and fewer cases – according to some […]

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Commercial Settlement Report: September 2025

Commercial Settlement Report: September 2025

October 14, 2025

ADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for September 2025, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.

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Personal Injury Settlement Report: September 2025

Personal Injury Settlement Report: September 2025

October 14, 2025

ADR Systems has released its Personal Injury Settlement Report for September 2025, which features a sample of unique personal injury cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now. Case Types, Neutrals & Claims This month’s report features construction accident, Federal Employers Liability Act, medical malpractice, nursing home and wrongful death cases settled […]

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Inside Arbitration: Arbitration Preparation

Inside Arbitration: Arbitration Preparation

October 6, 2025

Successful arbitration preparation relies on a clear understanding of the process and its best practices. To explore the finer points of arbitration preparation, we sat down with Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.) and Hon. Stuart A. Nudelman, (Ret.), senior mediators and arbitrators at ADR Systems. Together, Judges Hanlon and Nudelman bring more than 65 years of combined […]

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Judge Budzinski and Judge Quinn Featured at WBAI’s Strategic Advocacy in Mediation

Judge Budzinski and Judge Quinn Featured at WBAI’s Strategic Advocacy in Mediation

September 17, 2025

Hon. Elizabeth M. Budzinski, (Ret.) and Hon. Marguerite A. Quinn, (Ret.), senior mediators and arbitrators at ADR Systems, will be featured panelists at the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ Strategic Advocacy in Mediation: Insights from the Mediator’s Chair CLE and networking event. This event will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 4:00 PM to […]

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Personal Injury Settlement Report: August 2025

Personal Injury Settlement Report: August 2025

September 15, 2025

ADR Systems has released its Personal Injury Settlement Report for August 2025, which features a sample of unique personal injury cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.

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Commercial Settlement Report: August 2025

Commercial Settlement Report: August 2025

September 15, 2025

ADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for August 2025, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.

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“Gray Divorces” with Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.) in Chicago Lawyer

“Gray Divorces” with Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.) in Chicago Lawyer

September 8, 2025

ADR Systems is proud to share that our senior mediator and arbitrator, Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.), was recently featured in the August/September 2025 issue of Chicago Lawyer. The article, “Across the Table,” explores couples and family business mediations and includes Judge Berger’s insights into the growing trend of “gray divorces” — cases in which […]

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The Four Cs of Family Law Mediation

The Four Cs of Family Law Mediation

August 28, 2025

Family law mediation is advantageous to parties for many reasons. When explaining the benefits of mediation, Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, focuses on the “four Cs” of family law mediation: cost-effectiveness, confidentiality, control and creativity. Cost-effectiveness The cost of family law litigation usually starts at $20,000 and, for […]

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Personal Injury Settlement Report: July 2025

Personal Injury Settlement Report: July 2025

August 12, 2025

ADR Systems has released its Personal Injury Settlement Report for July 2025, which features a sample of unique personal injury cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.

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Commercial Settlement Report: July 2025

Commercial Settlement Report: July 2025

August 12, 2025

ADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for July 2025, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.

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Need a Case Assessment? Use Our Neutral Evaluation Program

Need a Case Assessment? Use Our Neutral Evaluation Program

July 28, 2025

Mediation and arbitration are well-known ADR processes. Less well-known is their cousin, neutral evaluation, which offers parties some of the best advantages of both. In a private, non-binding setting, a well-qualified neutral evaluator can provide one or multiple disputing parties with an objective opinion of the case, clarify complicated issues of fact and law and […]

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Mediate Multiple Cases with the Personal Injury Settlement Program

Mediate Multiple Cases with the Personal Injury Settlement Program

July 28, 2025

ADR Systems’ Personal Injury Settlement Program allows insurance providers to mediate 10 to 15 cases in a single day at a reduced rate for all parties. Our seasoned mediators settle substantially all of our mediated cases, and they can facilitate mediations for this program both in person and via remote videoconferencing options. For cases that […]

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Judge Burke put forth extraordinary effort to settle.  He was extremely well prepared and spent a great deal of time working with each party toward a compromise.  Thanks to Judge Burke's follow-up efforts, post-mediation was disposed of by compromise.  My client was extremely impressed with the preparation, effort and atmosphere established by Judge Burke.

Rudolf G. Schade, Jr., Esq.Partner, Cassiday Schade LLP
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