ADR Systems hosted its annual Women’s Initiative Happy Hour on June 26th to celebrate and promote collaboration among women in the legal community. The event highlighted several of ADR Systems’ female mediators and arbitrators, including Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.), Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.) and Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.). “It’s a wonderful event […]
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Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, was appointed to the Illinois Judges Foundation (IJF) Board of Directors. As part of her appointment, Judge Berger will also be chairing the bylaws committee and the executive committee of IJF. “I am excited to serve with an esteemed group of judges; I […]
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Hon. Kay M. Halon (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, settled a $3 million medical malpractice case involving an alleged misdiagnosis and rushed, negligent medical judgement. The case stemmed from a 2015 incident in which a woman presented to the hospital complaining of abdominal pain and associated symptoms. She was diagnosed with a […]
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ADR Systems congratulates Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.) for successfully mediating an emotionally-charged personal injury case for the policy limits of $1.8 million. The case involved a two-vehicle collision at an intersection, leaving one passenger trapped inside their car and severely injured. The plaintiff in the case sustained multiple fractures, broken bones and lacerations requiring weeks of hospitalization […]
Read MoreHon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, was the sole mediator chosen as a panelist at the WBAI 8th Annual Domestic Relations Roundtable in Chicago. This continuing legal education seminar focused on complex family law issues surrounding modification of maintenance and relocation of one parent out-of-state. In addition to Judge […]
Read MoreHon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, will be participating in a Mindfulness Workshop as part of the Chicago Bar Association’s (CBA) recognition of Mental Health Month. “I think it’s encouraging that law schools, law firms and corporations are starting to incorporate wellness into work habits,” Judge Hanlon said. “Nobody […]
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Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.), will participate in a panel at the upcoming Business Litigation Super Conference in Austin, Texas. The session, titled “Pros and Cons of Arbitration,” will cover arbitration law as it relates to commercial arbitration, arbitration in employment contracts, and arbitration in consumer contracts. “My hope is that attendees of the panel […]
Read MoreHon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.) will be presenting at the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) Civil Litigation Reception and Dinner. The event allows attorneys the opportunity to gain perspectives about the legal industry from Judge Hanlon as both a retired judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County and a current senior mediator and […]
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Hon. Stuart Nudelman, (Ret.), will participate in a panel at the upcoming Midwest Construction Defect & Dispute Conference. The session, titled “Complex Construction Defect Litigation – What Does It Look Like,” will cover frequent issues that arise during litigation, including economic loss, coverage and indemnity. “Attendees can expect to walk away with a better understanding […]
Read MoreHon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.) will present a deposition seminar at an Illinois State Bar Association’s (ISBA) Tort Law Section Council program on April 11th. The presentation, titled “Perspective from the Bench,” will examine how to effectively take and defend depositions, certified questions and how judges rule upon them, and how to avoid objections. “When […]
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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 […]
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On March 2nd, 2015, ADR Systems Director of the Commercial & Family Law Division, Joshua Heffernan, Esq., was interviewed by Alyson Carrel, author of the video blog, “ADR as First Career.” The interview addresses why Josh chose to begin his career in the ADR field, and offers advice for young professionals who are considering doing […]
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We are pleased to announce that Hon. Perry J. Gulbrandsen, (Ret.) has joined ADR Systems as a Senior Mediator and Arbitrator. He has experience resolving auto liability, construction, contract, estates, insurance coverage, landlord-tenant, personal injury and worker’s compensation matters. Judge Gulbrandsen is a founding partner of Rittenberg, Buffeen & Gulbrandsen, and served as an Associate […]
Read MoreADR Systems’ Personal Injury Settlement Program is designed for clients who want a cost-effective and efficient way to close a large number of their pending cases. Our settlement program offers volume-based, reduced pricing for binding mediation and non-binding mediation.
Read MoreOur mediation using videoconferencing was convenient and effective – we settled! Judge Casciato gained the party's trust and confidence while deftly guiding us through the negotiation process via a videoconference. With the use of virtual breakout rooms, Judge Casciato was able to spend private time with everyone. This remote mediation worked well for us and I would not hesitate to use it again.
Carl Salvato, PartnerSalvato, O'Toole & Froylan
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