Parties to an arbitration can actually tailor the process that produces their arbitration award in several ways. Among other things, they can limit the scope of their arbitration, curtail a binding award with a high-low agreement, engage in a baseball-style arbitration and agree to make the award non-binding. By understanding their tailoring options, parties are […]
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It’s well documented that litigation takes more time than adjudication with arbitration. The US District Court Judicial Caseload Profile from June 30, 2025 reported that the median time from filing to trial for civil cases is 34.1 months.[i] By contrast, the median duration of domestic commercial arbitrations – from initial filing to award – is […]
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Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process wherein disputing parties agree – often through an agreement to arbitrate – to resolve a dispute by empowering one or more neutral “arbitrators” to adjudicate it: that is, render a merits-based decision on the case like a judge, but in a typically simplified, bench trial-like format. Because […]
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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 […]
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Successful arbitration preparation relies on a clear understanding of the process and its best practices. To explore the finer points of arbitration preparation, we sat down with Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.) and Hon. Stuart A. Nudelman, (Ret.), senior mediators and arbitrators at ADR Systems. Together, Judges Hanlon and Nudelman bring more than 65 years of combined […]
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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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The 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.
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Hon. Brigid M. McGrath, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, was recently featured as a panelist at the Attorneys’ Liability Assurance Society’s (ALAS) Annual General Meeting, held at the Greenbrier in While Sulphur Springs, West Virginia on June 12, 2025.
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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.
Read MoreAlternative dispute resolution (ADR) is more than just mediation and arbitration. It encompasses various methods for resolving disputes faster and at a lower cost. This comprehensive guide to ADR methods surveys some of the most popular and useful ADR methods available at ADR Systems.
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Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently published an article in Building Knowledge, the newsletter of the Illinois State Bar Association Section on Construction Law.
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Our senior mediators and arbitrators have resolved substantially all the disputes brought before them during a remote proceeding at ADR Systems. But they alone do not make our remote services as effective as they are for our clients. Our Remote Session Support Team is the other half of this winning formula.
Read MoreIn the 30 years as a dispute resolution services provider, ADR Systems has been committed to developing inventive, adaptive ADR resources that deliver results to our clients.
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Since its founding in 1994, ADR Systems has delivered 30 years of results: tens of thousands of cost-saving settlements in mediations and decisions in arbitrations through our skilled neutrals whom our clients know and trust.
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Much of the work involved in finding a resolution to a dispute occurs before the parties even step into a room together.
Read MoreADR Systems is a perfect fit for commercial disputes that would otherwise find themselves in state court. Though they may no longer have the ability to formally wield the gavel, the former judges at ADR Systems still demand the respect necessary to get parties to the table.
Sang-yul Lee, Esq.Partner, Locke Lord Edwards, LLP
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