Hon. Janet Adams Brosnahan, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently published an article in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Her article, Finding Inspiration When Rule of Law Appears to Be Under Attack, reflects on personal experiences and professional insights that shaped her perspective on the legal profession.
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ADR Systems has released its Personal Injury Settlement Report for January 2026, which features a sample of unique personal injury cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now. Case Types, Neutrals & Claims This month’s report features auto liability, product liability, premises liability and medical malpractice cases settled by Hon. Larry G. […]
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ADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for January 2026, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.
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Determining when to mediate can make all the difference in achieving a successful settlement. Most attorneys think that mediation is only effective after some discovery, but mediation can be effective during three key stages in the life of a case: pre-suit, after initial discovery and after more extensive discovery. This article provides insight into how […]
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This article by senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, Hon. Margaret A. Brennan, (Ret.), was originally published at the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ (WBAI) 2025 Spring Newsletter. Good work, you are trying to resolve an employment dispute short of trial or hearing. At some point during your discussions, […]
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This article was originally published at the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. The edited version can be read here. Bracketing is an underutilized technique counsel can apply when negotiating settlements in mediation. Counsel must understand what bracketing is, the mechanics of how it operates, the significance of the midpoint, and why it works. When used effectively, […]
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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 […]
Read MoreADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for December 2025, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.
Read MoreADR Systems has released its Personal Injury Settlement Report for December 2025, which features a sample of unique personal injury cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now. Case Types, Neutrals & Claims This month’s report features auto liability, product liability, sexual abuse and wrongful death cases settled by Hon. Larry G. […]
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After 31 years of providing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, we’re still not tired of the phrase, “It’s Settled.” That defines our job and what you expect from us. As we close out 2025, we’re noting highlights that defined the past year, the changes you can expect in 2026 and reaffirming the promise we’ve upheld […]
Read MoreADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for November 2025, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.
Read MoreADR Systems has released its Personal Injury Settlement Report for November 2025, which features a sample of unique personal injury cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now. Case Types, Neutrals & Claims This month’s report features construction injury, personal injury and wrongful death cases settled by Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.), […]
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Hon. Ronald D. Sutter, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently discussed what happens after an answer has been filed in a personal injury lawsuit at the DuPage County Bar Association’s (DCBA) CLE event “Civil Trial Practice: At Issue, Now What?” on December 3rd. Judge Sutter was joined by Sean Driscoll, Driscoll Law Group, […]
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Thirty-one years ago, ADR Systems opened with a simple mission: to deliver closure through alternative dispute resolution using professionalism, care and respect. At that time, mediation and arbitration were not part of the life of a case. Today, they are an important consideration in almost every one.
Read MoreADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for October 2025, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.
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Richard I. Levin, Esq.Levin, Riback & Adelman
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