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 – […]
Read MoreHon. 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 […]
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ADR 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 […]
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Pre-mediation conferences and ex parte communication with mediators can help attorneys prepare for mediations and can lead to smoother mediation sessions. Whether your mediation is in-person or virtual, attorneys that forego pre-mediation conferences and ex parte communication miss out on opportunities to share valuable information and discuss expectations with their mediator and opposing counsel. Share […]
Read MoreHon. Larry G. Axelrood, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently wrote an article for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin titled “Moving to virtual mediation can be easy with the right preparation.” In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many mediation and arbitration sessions that were due to happen in-person instead moved to […]
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For a mediation to be successful, attorneys need to carefully manage their clients’ expectations of the process well before the day of mediation. Mediation is a popular alternative to expensive, drawn-out litigation. Yet, many people still do not understand how the process works. A client may wrongly believe that the neutral is there to advocate […]
Read MoreWhile most of our mediations and arbitrations will still be conducted via videoconferencing, ADR Systems will re-open for in-person sessions June 1st, providing our clients with additional choices for dispute resolution through videoconferencing, telephonic or in-person sessions. As we re-open our offices, the health and safety of those attending an in-person session will be our […]
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Remote dispute resolution is only nominally different from its traditional, in-person counterpart, but attorneys must prepare for a remote session by thinking about things they would never have to if they were coming to our offices.
Read MoreWith the prospect of a jury trial far in the distance, Chicago’s largest alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provider has now become Chicago’s largest virtual courthouse through our new ADR Systems Pretrial Program.
Read MoreWith the onset of stay-at-home orders and remote work, our senior mediators and arbitrators at ADR Systems have embraced secure videoconferencing technology to serve our clients. While videoconferencing is not fail-safe — and we have experienced the occasional technical glitch — overall our clients have been very satisfied with their remote dispute resolution session. Here’s […]
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, The Medical Malpractice Lawyers
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