When the Law Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County mandated pretrial conferences and mediation by agreement due to the COVID-19 pandemic last year, ADR Systems became Chicago’s largest virtual courthouse. Under the Law Division’s mandate, cases that had a jury trial date on or after March 17, 2020 are now subject to a […]
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In tri-panel arbitrations, there are two party arbitrators and a neutral arbitrator. Like a jury, the three arbitrators are required to deliberate and act together, and this gives a good likelihood of a fair result. Last summer, Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, wrote an article about tri-panel arbitrations […]
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Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.), Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.), Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.) and Hon. Brigid M. McGrath, (Ret.), senior mediators and arbitrators at ADR Systems, hosted the Women’s Initiative Committee’s Virtual Happy Hour & Networking Discussion on Aug. 13th. The event provided attendees an opportunity to network with peers and exchange ideas about how to better […]
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UM&UIM tri-panel arbitrations typically arise from the inclusion of an arbitration clause in a contract, where the policy requires it. ADR Systems’ Uninsured Motorist & Underinsured Motorist (UM&UIM) Tri-Panel Arbitration Program provides a cost-effective way to resolve these claims.
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Insurance providers and plaintiffs can mediate 10 to 15 cases in a single day at a reduced rate with ADR Systems’ Personal Injury Settlement Program. Settlement Program cases can be mediated in person or through remote videoconferencing options, and they often share several commonalities. The Type and Extent of the Injury is Important Settlement Program […]
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Hon. Brigid M. McGrath, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, along with Michael Koss, ADR Systems’ Business Development & Marketing Assistant, recently wrote an article for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin titled “Remote dispute resolution is here to stay as work life changes.” At the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, alternative dispute resolution […]
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With ADR Systems’ Personal Injury Settlement Program, parties can settle many disputes quickly in a single day at a reduced rate with the help of our mediators. The program offers many advantages for cases that qualify.
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Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, was presented with the Mentorship Award by the Northwest Suburban Bar Association. The award recognizes lawyers with an extraordinary record of service as a mentor in the legal community. “I’m very proud of mentoring lawyers; it’s a reward of being in the profession […]
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Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, is featured in the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ Member Monday profile, highlighting her history with the organization, her career as an attorney and judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County and her passion for mentoring young women attorneys stating out in […]
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At ADR Systems, we know the adjustment to working remotely has been difficult. That is why we have worked hard to make virtual dispute resolution easier. With the help of Hon. Larry G. Axelrood, (Ret.), we have developed a list of resources that will help you and your client transition easily to virtual dispute resolution. […]
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ADR Systems remains dedicated to the principles of neutrality. Unlike some other ADR providers, ADR Systems’ mediators and arbitrators are not involved in the ownership, administration, or management of the business. While alternative dispute resolution (ADR) formats benefit parties in a litany of ways – faster resolution, cost-effectiveness, and greater control of the process – […]
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Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, will be a panelist on a CLE webinar hosted by the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’s Domestic Relations Division regarding the effects of COVID-19 on numerous family law issues. The CLE webinar is scheduled for July 9, 2020 at 12:00 PM via Zoom. […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered business and given rise to a large number of commercial disputes. The legal community has recognized the need for alternative dispute resolution in these matters, as mediation and arbitration can provide an efficient way to settle a dispute, which allows the parties to move forward. To accommodate this rise […]
Read MoreHon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, will moderate and present a virtual CLE for the Arab-American Bar Association and the Arab-American Business Association regarding insurance claims emanating from the Covid-19 crisis and insurance claims for property losses from the recent civil lootings and arson. The presentation is scheduled for […]
Read MoreADR Systems’ remote options for mediation and arbitration allow for easy sharing of documents between the parties and neutrals. This step-by-step guide will show how to send a file or share a screen using the platform Zoom. Sharing documents easily is just one of the ways ADR Systems strives to make virtual mediations and arbitrations […]
Read MoreJudge Burke successfully mediated a complicated case with little chance of being resolved. He read every word of the parties' submissions, asked astute questions, and worked hard to find a path to resolution. Judge Burke communicated with the parties themselves - so that they felt they were important participants in working toward resolution. The case I thought was never going to settle, settled.
Robert W. Smyth, Jr., Esq.Donohue Brown Mathewson & Smyth
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