ADR Systems is pleased to welcome Hon. Patrick J. Sherlock, (Ret.) to our panel of senior mediators and arbitrators. Judge Sherlock served for 18 years in the Circuit Court of Cook County, most recently as the Supervising Judge of the Commercial Calendar Section and the Mandatory Arbitration Program. He previously oversaw the Asbestos Docket and […]
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ADR Systems has released its Personal Injury Settlement Report for July 2025, which features a sample of unique personal injury cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.
Read MoreADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for July 2025, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.
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Mediation and arbitration are well-known ADR processes. Less well-known is their cousin, neutral evaluation, which offers parties some of the best advantages of both. In a private, non-binding setting, a well-qualified neutral evaluator can provide one or multiple disputing parties with an objective opinion of the case, clarify complicated issues of fact and law and […]
Read MoreThe civil jury trial is essential to our legal system. The Constitution’s Seventh Amendment and Article 1, Section 13 of the Illinois Constitution guarantee access to it as a right. But its use is declining.
Read MoreADR Systems has released its Personal Injury Settlement Report for June 2025, which features a sample of unique personal injury cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.
Read MoreADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for June 2025, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.
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Hon. Margaret A. Brennan, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently published an article in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ (WBAI) 2025 Spring Newsletter.
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ADR Systems is proud to announce the launch of its Co-Mediation Program, a new offering designed to meet the demands of complex, high-value and multi-party disputes. This program brings together two seasoned mediators to jointly and economically resolve the most complicated cases, offering clients a smarter, more strategic path to settlement.
Read MoreADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for May 2025, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.
Read MoreADR Systems has released its Personal Injury Settlement Report for May 2025, which features a sample of unique personal injury cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.
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ADR Systems is pleased to announce the release of Spanish-language versions of our personal injury mediation and arbitration sample agreements along with our commercial mediation sample agreement. This development reflects our ongoing commitment to making dispute resolution more accessible for the clients and communities we serve.
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Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, will be featured in an upcoming legal program on family law mediation for survivors of domestic abuse.
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ADR Systems is proud to announce that three of our neutrals — Hon. Margaret A. Brennan, (Ret.), Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.) and Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.) — will be featured panel speakers at the Advanced Workshop for Improved Negotiation and Mediation Skills hosted by the Chicago Bar Association on May 29–30, 2025.
Read MoreADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for April 2025, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.
Read MoreWith Judge Ward's assistance, we were able to obtain an amicable resolution of the case. Just as when he was sitting on the bench, Judge Ward showed understanding, temperance and intelligence in addressing the issues. Settlement was fair and adequate the nature and extent of injury. I would not hesitate to use ADR Systems’ assistance in the future.
Ronald J. Gold, Esq.Law Office of Baltazar Mendoza
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