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Judge Curcio to Present at ABA Forum on Construction Law’s 2025 “Construction Law Essentials” in Chicago

October 27, 2025

ADR Systems is pleased to announce that Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.) will be presenting at the ABA Forum on Construction Law’s “Construction Law Essentials” program in Chicago from November 13th-14th. Judge Curcio will present “Dispute Resolution, Remedies for Nonpayment and Statutes Impacting Construction,” a session that explores different forms of dispute resolution – including […]

How ADR Gives Parties Their ‘Day in Court’

October 15, 2025

Many parties desire to have their ‘day in court’ – their opportunity to present their claims or defenses before a judge or jury in pursuit of justice. The courtroom has long symbolized authority, accountability and public recognition. Yet litigation costs are mounting, the life of a case is lengthening and fewer cases – according to some […]

Commercial Settlement Report: September 2025

October 14, 2025

ADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for September 2025, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.

Judge Budzinski and Judge Quinn Featured at WBAI’s Strategic Advocacy in Mediation

September 17, 2025

Hon. Elizabeth M. Budzinski, (Ret.) and Hon. Marguerite A. Quinn, (Ret.), senior mediators and arbitrators at ADR Systems, will be featured panelists at the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ Strategic Advocacy in Mediation: Insights from the Mediator’s Chair CLE and networking event. This event will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 4:00 PM to […]

Personal Injury Settlement Report: August 2025

September 15, 2025

ADR Systems has released its Personal Injury Settlement Report for August 2025, which features a sample of unique personal injury cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.

Commercial Settlement Report: August 2025

September 15, 2025

ADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for August 2025, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.

“Gray Divorces” with Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.) in Chicago Lawyer

September 8, 2025

ADR Systems is proud to share that our senior mediator and arbitrator, Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.), was recently featured in the August/September 2025 issue of Chicago Lawyer. The article, “Across the Table,” explores couples and family business mediations and includes Judge Berger’s insights into the growing trend of “gray divorces” — cases in which […]

New ADR Systems Neutral, Judge Patrick J. Sherlock, Builds the Bridge from Conflict to Closure

August 18, 2025

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 […]

Personal Injury Settlement Report: July 2025

August 12, 2025

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.

Commercial Settlement Report: July 2025

August 12, 2025

ADR 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.

Need a Case Assessment? Use Our Neutral Evaluation Program

July 28, 2025

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 […]

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Judge Curcio to Present at ABA Forum on Construction Law’s 2025 “Construction Law Essentials” in Chicago

How ADR Gives Parties Their ‘Day in Court’

Commercial Settlement Report: September 2025

Judge Budzinski and Judge Quinn Featured at WBAI’s Strategic Advocacy in Mediation

Personal Injury Settlement Report: August 2025

Commercial Settlement Report: August 2025

“Gray Divorces” with Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.) in Chicago Lawyer

New ADR Systems Neutral, Judge Patrick J. Sherlock, Builds the Bridge from Conflict to Closure

Personal Injury Settlement Report: July 2025

Commercial Settlement Report: July 2025

Need a Case Assessment? Use Our Neutral Evaluation Program

The Decline of the Civil Jury Trial and the Rise of ADR

Personal Injury Settlement Report: June 2025

Commercial Settlement Report: June 2025

NDAs in Employment Disputes Need Attention Early in Process

Remote Dispute Resolution

Health & Safety Measures

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