In the 30 years as a dispute resolution services provider, ADR Systems has been committed to developing inventive, adaptive resources that deliver results to our clients. From custom programs to arbitration rules to Model Clause Language for contracts, our resources are essential to our mission – settling substantially all the cases we mediate, providing the most efficient arbitration process available and always delivering unmatched service. Keep reading to learn about the resources we have available to serve you and your clients.

Custom Programs

If you’ve never clicked on our Resources tab and explored our Custom Programs, you may have missed specially designed paths to resolving disputes. Below are descriptions of some of our most popular programs:

• Case Ambassador Program: Our newest program offers a creative approach to mediating disputes with many layers of issues. Mediators serve as case ambassadors to resolve behind-the-scenes issues before the mediation that could, if unaddressed, impede settlement later on. This program leads parties down a clearer path to success on the day of mediation and is appropriate for personal injury and commercial cases.
• Commercial Alternative Fee Program: This program is designed for cases in which the amount in dispute is $100K or less. It provides for up to three hours of the mediator’s time to resolve these smaller disputes at a reduced flat rate. No administrative fee is charged on cases booked under this program.
• Personal Injury Settlement Program: ADR Systems has conducted settlement days for decades – in person and remotely – to efficiently dispose of many cases in a single day. Clients are not charged administrative fees, and these smaller disputes are also at a flat rate depending on volume.

Our list of custom programs also includes our Last Minute Mediation Program, Flat Fee Arbitration Program, Family Law Fast Track Mediation Program and more. All are designed to service the myriad needs of our personal injury, commercial and family law clients. Learn more about our custom programs.

Arbitration Rules

Parties who seek to resolve a dispute through arbitration often do so because it is faster, more efficient, comparatively cheaper and provides finality because it’s adjudicatory. Unfortunately, poorly managed arbitrations can become almost indistinguishable from court litigation; parties can end up mired in time-consuming motion practice, extensive discovery and court involvement.

ADR Systems’ Commercial Arbitration Rules were written to prevent all that.

Our rules contain limits on discovery and language to limit delays, uncertainty and expenses. Moreover, parties have the option of choosing our Accelerated Commercial Arbitration Rules, which ensure that your arbitration is completed in 60 days. Our experienced arbitrators understand what it takes to efficiently move the arbitration along under the accelerated rules, and our case administrators work with parties every step of the way to ensure that the arbitration remains on schedule. Through these rules, we are returning arbitration to its historic role as a faster and simpler dispute resolution mechanism.

ADR Systems has also written Health Care Arbitration Rules to economically resolve supportive living, assisted living and nursing home cases where there is an arbitration clause in the facilities’ contract. These rules give the arbitrator power to set discovery schedules to keep the proceedings moving forward, leading to lower overall costs. Many cases often settle prior to the arbitration hearing – another benefit to parties – as the rules induce insurers to evaluate a claim when they are less likely to do so before a hearing date is set. To access these rules, please request them using our contact form.

These rules empower arbitrators, parties and advocates while providing the benefits of choice and flexibility essential to the arbitration process.

Model Clause Language

ADR Systems has developed Model Clause Language for contracts. Counsel can use these ready-made mediation, arbitration and step clauses in contracts to provide a roadmap for resolving future disputes, or with modifications to meet specific needs. The following are included:

• Basic Mediation Clause: Our mediation clause articulates the procedure for commencing mediation and selecting a mediator, and it stipulates a 60-day timeframe within which parties must conduct their mediation once it is initiated.
• Basic Arbitration Clause: Our arbitration clause specifies the rules that will govern the arbitration, notes where parties can designate the number of arbitrators and the proceeding’s location and underscores the finality and enforceability of any binding arbitration.
• Mediation/Arbitration Step Clause: Our step clause provides for mediation prior to arbitration and explains the steps in the process. Learn more about the merits of mediation-arbitration step clauses in contracts.

ADR Systems’ Model Clause Language is simple, clear and easy to incorporate in contracts. Review ADR Systems’ Model Clause Language.

These are only some of the tools available when you mediate or arbitrate through ADR Systems. For more information, peruse our Resources tab or contact us.

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