Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, will be a panelist on a CLE webinar hosted by the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’s Domestic Relations Division regarding the effects of COVID-19 on numerous family law issues. The CLE webinar is scheduled for July 9, 2020 at 12:00 PM via Zoom. […]
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered business and given rise to a large number of commercial disputes. The legal community has recognized the need for alternative dispute resolution in these matters, as mediation and arbitration can provide an efficient way to settle a dispute, which allows the parties to move forward. To accommodate this rise […]
Read MoreHon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, will moderate and present a virtual CLE for the Arab-American Bar Association and the Arab-American Business Association regarding insurance claims emanating from the Covid-19 crisis and insurance claims for property losses from the recent civil lootings and arson. The presentation is scheduled for […]
Read MoreADR Systems’ remote options for mediation and arbitration allow for easy sharing of documents between the parties and neutrals. This step-by-step guide will show how to send a file or share a screen using the platform Zoom. Sharing documents easily is just one of the ways ADR Systems strives to make virtual mediations and arbitrations […]
Read MorePre-mediation conferences and ex parte communication with mediators can help attorneys prepare for mediations and can lead to smoother mediation sessions. Whether your mediation is in-person or virtual, attorneys that forego pre-mediation conferences and ex parte communication miss out on opportunities to share valuable information and discuss expectations with their mediator and opposing counsel. Share […]
Read MoreHon. Larry G. Axelrood, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently wrote an article for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin titled “Moving to virtual mediation can be easy with the right preparation.” In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many mediation and arbitration sessions that were due to happen in-person instead moved to […]
Read MoreFor a mediation to be successful, attorneys need to carefully manage their clients’ expectations of the process well before the day of mediation. Mediation is a popular alternative to expensive, drawn-out litigation. Yet, many people still do not understand how the process works. A client may wrongly believe that the neutral is there to advocate […]
Read MoreWhile most of our mediations and arbitrations will still be conducted via videoconferencing, ADR Systems will re-open for in-person sessions June 1st, providing our clients with additional choices for dispute resolution through videoconferencing, telephonic or in-person sessions. As we re-open our offices, the health and safety of those attending an in-person session will be our […]
Read MoreHon. Larry G. Axelrood, (Ret.), Hon. William E. Gomolinski, (Ret.), Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.), Hon. Brian R. McKillip, (Ret.) and Hon. Ronald D. Sutter, (Ret.), senior mediators and arbitrators at ADR Systems, mediated 15 cases in eight hours through ADR Systems’ Personal Injury Settlement Program on April 22 – all through videoconferencing software. Settlement […]
Read MoreRemote dispute resolution is only nominally different from its traditional, in-person counterpart, but attorneys must prepare for a remote session by thinking about things they would never have to if they were coming to our offices.
Read MoreWith court closures expected to continue, and the prospect of a jury trial far in the distance, Chicago’s largest alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provider has now become Chicago’s largest virtual courthouse through our new ADR Systems Pretrial Program. “This program is a response to the unprecedented moment that our judicial system is in,” said Marc […]
Read MoreMultiple news sources[1] have reported that the CARES Act[2] allows individuals to withdraw up to $100,000 from their IRA/401(k)/403(b) accounts without the traditional 10 percent early withdrawal penalty for those under 59 ½ years old. The new law also gives individuals up to three years to pay any taxes owed on the withdrawal. This provision […]
Read MoreWith the onset of stay-at-home orders and remote work, our senior mediators and arbitrators at ADR Systems have embraced secure videoconferencing technology to serve our clients. While videoconferencing is not fail-safe — and we have experienced the occasional technical glitch — overall our clients have been very satisfied with their remote dispute resolution session. Here’s […]
Read MoreHon. Joseph N. Casciato, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, has been named the 2020 Accipter Award recipient by the Fenwick Bar Association. The Accipiter Award, presented annually by The Fenwick Bar Association since 1997, honors members of the Fenwick High School community who have distinguished themselves in the legal profession “It is […]
Read MoreAttorneys should prepare submissions for mediation that are as substantive as the documents they would produce for trial, but with their neutral in mind. In mediation, attorneys advocate for their client before a neutral mediator, whose job is to facilitate negotiation between parties after reviewing submissions. The more a mediator knows about the case from […]
Read MoreJudge Burke is an excellent mediator. He has one of the best demeanors of any judge I have appeared before in court. He is also one of the most knowledgeable mediators as well. His background provides him with an innate ability to spot the issues early on. He works hard to get it done. I would not hesitate for a second to use him again.
Mark Bazzanella, Esq.Mark Bazzanella Law Offices
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