Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently participated in a panel at the 2019 Midwest Surety and Construction Claims Conference in Chicago. Judge Curcio presented on the benefits of mediation once a claim against a surety principal has begun and a lawsuit has been filed. “In bond claims, the […]
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For 25 years, ADR Systems has been a leader in providing successful dispute resolution services in the realm of personal injury, commercial and family law cases. One of the main reasons ADR Systems stands out in the legal community is the neutrality of the senior mediators and arbitrators on our panel. Neutrals at ADR Systems […]
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Preliminary Observations Drafting a clear, reasoned arbitration award is a process rather than an event; it takes time. Thoughtful execution can make an award nearly unassailable while conveying to participants the diligence and careful analysis invested in the decision. The participants deserve as much. Ideally, the award is the result of a well-orchestrated, consensual interaction […]
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Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently settled a $6.2 million severe ankle injury case. The injury was caused from a fall from an elevated work platform bucket, resulting in several ankle surgeries. “The plaintiff’s failure to ‘tie on’ was a significant liability issue, but the central hindrance to […]
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ADR Systems is pleased to announce Hon. Larry G. Axelrood, (Ret.) has joined our panel of senior mediators and arbitrators. Judge Axelrood served in the Law Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County for five of his 14 years on the bench and settled nearly 1,000 cases. “One of my favorite responsibilities as a […]
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ADR Systems is now offering its Uninsured Motorist & Underinsured Motorist (UM&UIM) Tri-Panel Arbitration Program as a resource to attorneys. UM&UIM tri-panel arbitrations typically arise from the inclusion of an arbitration clause in a contract, where the policy requires the procedure. ADR Systems program provides a cost-effective way to resolve these claims. Hon. Michael R. […]
Read MoreADR Systems hosted its annual Women’s Initiative Happy Hour on June 26th to celebrate and promote collaboration among women in the legal community. The event highlighted several of ADR Systems’ female mediators and arbitrators, including Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.), Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.) and Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.). “It’s a wonderful event […]
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Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, was appointed to the Illinois Judges Foundation (IJF) Board of Directors. Judge Berger was appointed to the board by Hon. Debra B. Walker, a Cook County Circuit Court judge in the Domestic Relations Division. The two previously served together during Judge Berger’s tenure […]
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Hon. William E. Gomolinski, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently settled a $10 million personal injury case stemming from a 2016 construction site accident. The parties reached the agreement one day before the trial was to begin. “Every mediator has to be a chameleon and has to adapt based on the facts […]
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Hon. Kay M. Halon (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, settled a $3 million medical malpractice case involving an alleged misdiagnosis and rushed, negligent medical judgement. The case stemmed from a 2015 incident in which a woman presented to the hospital complaining of abdominal pain and associated symptoms. She was diagnosed with a […]
Read MoreJudge Burke mediated a settlement in a matter where the parties were extremely far apart, with almost no common ground. He pushed both sides to rethink their positions, outlined a post-conference approach and made himself available on short notice. I do not believe anyone else could have settled the matter. He will be my first choice for future mediations.
Lisa M. Lilly, Esq.Lisa M. Lilly Law
