Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently published an article in the Illinois State Bar Association’s Section on Construction Law newsletter, Building Knowledge. Non-payment, claims of defective work, delays, claims for extra work with unsigned change orders, design issues, outstanding requests for information, acceleration… A major construction project is […]
Read MoreHon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently sat down with us to discuss the overarching benefits and choices that attorneys and their clients have when pursuing arbitration. Whether by agreement of the parties or arising from contractual language, arbitration can be an efficient alternative to litigation. “Parties in commercial […]
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Hon. William E. Gomolinski, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently settled a $7.6 million personal injury case stemming from a workplace accident. “The key to settling this case was perseverance,” Judge Gomolinski said. “The parties and I kept coming back to the table and worked through the issues until we were able […]
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ADR Systems has released Accelerated Commercial Arbitration Rules. Under these rules, arbitrations can be completed in a 60-day filing-to-award timeline. “We have developed accelerated commercial arbitration rules in response to requests to fast track arbitration without sacrificing the efficacy of the arbitration process,” said Marc Becker, president of ADR Systems. “Counsel and their clients appreciate […]
Read MoreHon. William E. Gomolinski, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently settled a $15 million personal injury case stemming from a motorcycle collision with an automobile. The motorcyclist required an above-the-knee amputation as a result of the crash. “The damages and liabilities in this case were difficult and extensive, which made for a […]
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Hon. Larry G. Axelrood, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently settled a $1.9 million personal injury case. The case stemmed from a 2015 car crash wherein the plaintiff sustained a broken leg and broken wrists as a result of a head-on collision. The plaintiff required surgery on her leg. Her vehicle was […]
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Hon John A. Ward, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently helped to settle a $5.5 million case on the eve of opening statements that involved a side-swipe collision between a semitrailer and a tow truck. The plaintiff in the case was a passenger in the semitrailer that was involved in the collision, […]
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Hon. Joseph N. Casciato, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently settled a $6.2 million case involving spinal and neck injuries suffered by siblings in a road accident. Two siblings were injured when a semitrailer tractor truck, whose driver was purportedly attempting to evade law enforcement officers, struck their vehicle in 2016. “This […]
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Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.), Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.), Amy L. Gertler, Esq., Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.) and Hon. Brigid M. McGrath, (Ret.), senior mediators and arbitrators at ADR Systems, presented at the Women’s Initiative Committee’s Advanced Gender, Diversity & Mediation CLE at Petterino’s on Nov. 15th. The neutrals spoke about the presence […]
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Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently settled a $8.5 million severe ankle injury case. The injury was caused from a fall from a truck, causing a bilateral pylon fracture in both ankles and resulting in several surgeries. “My approach in catastrophic injury cases is to gain the trust […]
Read MoreJudge Ward did an exceptional job on my case. He is knowledgeable and fair, but also persistent. In addition, his follow-up was excellent.
John J. McInerney, Esq.Leahy, Eisenberg & Fraenkel, Ltd.
