Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, settled a $7.5 million case involving the death of an electrician who fell off an apartment balcony while installing lighting. The case was featured in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin on December 19th, 2017.
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ADR Systems is pleased to announce our new arbitration guide, Arbitration: You Have Choices, which helps attorneys understand the many choices they have in commercial arbitration.
Read MoreWhen Marc Becker founded ADR Systems more than 23 years ago, the concept of dispute resolution was unknown in the Chicago legal community. It’s different today.
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ADR Systems is pleased to announce that the Hon. Edward Washington II, (Ret.) has joined our panel of senior mediators and arbitrators. In his 30 years of legal experience, Judge Washington has served as in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 corporation, a national law firm partner in litigation and a trial judge in the Cook […]
Read MoreLast minute mediation – outside of normal business hours – is now provided by ADR Systems. Today ADR Systems launched this new and innovative program that gives clients rapid access to mediation services before trial, including: Morning from 7-9am Evening from 5-7pm Weekends “Our clients have been asking for emergency mediation services,” says Marc Becker, […]
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ADR Systems’ longest serving mediator and arbitrator, Hon. Thomas P. Durkin, (Ret), successfully mediated the insurance aspects of class actions that the parties never thought would settle. The mediation involved class actions in many different districts of the country, joined by Multidistrict Litigation Rules in Charleston, South Carolina. There were tens of thousands of claimants […]
Read MoreADR Systems congratulates Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.) for recently settling a difficult, high-profile lawsuit that was spotlighted in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. The case involved a plaintiff who was sexually abused by a man she met through a popular online dating service. The victim claimed that the dating service was negligent in their failure […]
Read MoreADR Systems congratulates Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.) for receiving the Chicago Bar Association’s (CBA) Vanguard Award. The Vanguard Awards were established in 1998 to honor individuals and institutions who have made both justice and the legal profession more accessible to the Chicago community. The reception will take place on April 20th, 2016 at the Standard Club. […]
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ADR Systems congratulates Hon. Michael J. Hogan, (Ret.), Hon. Clifford L. Meacham, (Ret.) and Kevin R. Sido, Esq. on being named in Leading Lawyers’ Top 10 for ADR.
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In October of 2015, ADR Systems welcomed Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.) to our distinguished panel of mediators and arbitrators. We interviewed our newest neutral to find out why he decided to become a neutral, and what advice he has to offer attorneys preparing for mediation. Judge Panter has been involved in alternative dispute resolution […]
Read MoreIn celebration of National Mediation Week, ADR Systems is pleased to introduce our new mediation guide, Mediation: What to Expect, a new brochure for attorneys who want an easier way to explain the mediation process to their clients. This comprehensive guide will help you walk your clients through every step of the mediation process.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.) has joined ADR Systems’ distinguished panel of senior mediators and arbitrators. Judge Panter has more than 37 years of legal experience and won acclaim for his settlement abilities during his time as a Cook County Circuit Court Judge. While on the bench, Judge Panter […]
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On June 15th, 2015, Hon. Dennis J. Burke, (Ret.) will present “Making the Most of Your Arbitration” at the Chicago Bar Association (CBA). Judge Burke will be joined by fellow speakers, Scott A. Blumenshine, Esq. of the Law Offices of Meyer and Blumenshine and Mindy M. Medley, Esq. of Clausen Miller, P.C. The panel will discuss when it is appropriate to consider arbitration for your […]
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ADR Systems would like to congratulate Senior Mediator and Arbitrator, Teresa Frisbie, Esq., for being named one of Leading Lawyers’ Top 10 Women ADR Neutrals in their March 2015 Women’s Edition. Leading Lawyers selects candidates who have been recognized by their peers as the top attorneys in a given practice area. Ms. Frisbie specializes in […]
Read MoreLast week, ADR Systems Senior Mediator and Arbitrator, Gregory Meeder, Esq., spoke at a panel presentation hosted by the Chicago Building Congress (CBC) entitled, ” Optimizing the Process: CBC’s Virtual Construction Panel.” The presentation drew a crowd of more than 170 members and guests, covering hot topics regarding technology’s current role in the construction industry. Mr. […]
Read MoreOur law firm handles only medical malpractice cases—a type of case that is very difficult to settle except by mediators who understand the complex emotions involved and what is at risk when such cases go to trial. I trust ADR Systems' panel of mediators. They have settled cases I truly thought incapable of settlement. I highly recommend them.
William A. Cirignani, Esq.Cirignani, Heller & Harman
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