Hon. Margaret A. Brennan, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently co-presented at a Chicago Bar Association Judicial Roundtable on bench trial presentment and effective advocacy in commercial cases on January 11, 2022. “As a retired judge, I still believe I can offer attorneys – especially younger attorneys – advice on how to […]
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ADR Systems has released its December Settlement Report, which lists the 10 highest settlements on cases mediated by our senior mediators and arbitrators during the previous month. All cases mentioned in the settlement report remain confidential. Only the value amount, practice area and neutral involved are mentioned. Most of the cases featured in this month’s […]
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Sometimes the cases you want to resolve at year’s end don’t make it to the finish line. You can trust the neutrals at ADR Systems to tenaciously work to resolve them right away in the new year. Our senior mediators and arbitrators are eager to serve you and your clients. Collectively, they average decades of […]
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ADR Systems has released its November Settlement Report, which lists the 10 highest settlements on cases mediated by our senior mediators and arbitrators during the previous month. All cases mentioned in the settlement report remain confidential. Only the value amount, practice area and neutral involved are mentioned. Most of the cases featured in this month’s […]
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Thank you all for placing your trust in ADR Systems this year. Trust is the backbone of our relationship with you; it legitimizes our mediation and arbitration sessions and is what keeps you coming back year after year for dispute resolution services. We are immensely grateful that you trust us to take your cases in […]
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Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently mediated a personal injury dispute that ultimately settled for $4.3 million via direct negotiations after multiple in-person and remote sessions with Judge Panter. “Multi-party traumatic injury cases require balanced attention to the trauma suffered by the plaintiff and to the defenses of […]
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If you have never clicked on our Resources tab and explored our Custom Programs, you have overlooked many innovative and cost-effective dispute resolution services. Attorneys who use these programs consistently offer more value to their clients seeking resolution. Provided below are synopses of some of our most-popular custom programs, which you can download via the […]
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ADR Systems has released its October Settlement Report, which lists the 10 highest settlements on cases mediated by our senior mediators and arbitrators during the previous month. All cases mentioned in the settlement report remain confidential. Only the value amount, practice area and neutral involved are mentioned. Most of the cases featured in this month’s […]
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Hon. Joseph N. Casciato, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, has been named the 2021 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 an […]
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ADR Systems is delighted to welcome Hon. Margaret A. Brennan, (Ret.) to its panel of senior mediators and arbitrators. For the past 19 years, Judge Brennan served in the Circuit Court of Cook County Chancery and Law Divisions, rising to Supervising Judge, Commercial Section, in 2018. Prior to joining the bench, she cultivated experience as […]
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ADR Systems has released its September Settlement Report, which lists the 10 highest settlements on cases mediated by our senior mediators and arbitrators during the previous month. All cases mentioned in the settlement report remain confidential. Only the value amount, practice area and neutral involved are mentioned. Most of the cases featured in this month’s […]
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Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, presented in part one of a two-part series focused on hate and hate crimes entitled, “Commentary and Conversation: Hate and What You Can Do About It.” The first session focused on local anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim, and anti-LGBTQ+ hatred with leaders from area civil rights […]
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Most attorneys know how to prepare for a mediation, but preparation is not the only key to success. Trust, communication and patience – which our neutrals consider the three pillars of mediation – are equally important to achieving a settlement in a guided and collaborative process like mediation. We asked several senior mediators at ADR […]
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Kevin R. Sido, Esq., senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems and partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP, has been recognized as the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Construction Law in Chicago. His selection for the 2022 directory of Best Lawyers in America was announced on August 19. Attorney peers select […]
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Hon. Christopher E. Lawler, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently received the Celtic Legal Society of Chicago’s Celt of the Year Award. This honor recognizes his 33-year legal career’s commitment to the Society’s motto, Cothrom cirt is trocaire, which in English means “Justice and mercy.” “I am honored and humbled to receive […]
Read MoreI was very impressed with the quality, ability and professionalism of your retired judges. ADR Systems and its panel of neutrals got it done.
Michael L. Handley, Esq.Trial Attorney IV, Nationwide Trial Division
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