ADR Systems is excited to welcome Hon. Lorna E. Propes, (Ret.) to our panel of senior mediators and arbitrators. Judge Propes brings 32 years of experience as a civil trial lawyer and 12 as a trial judge to her new role.
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This may be a new year, but many of you face the same dilemmas as before: stagnant negotiations, anxious clients and the challenges of litigating in the face of court backlogs. ADR Systems is your solution, helping you break through impasses, resolve your cases and bring closure to your clients.
Read MoreIn an article featured in the Fall Newsletter of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois and on their blog, four senior mediators and arbitrators at ADR Systems – Hon. Christopher E. Lawler, (Ret.); Hon. Margaret A. Brennan, (Ret.); Hon. Jack, Callahan, (Ret.) and Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.) – review how counsel can correct mediation […]
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It is the time of year during which we reflect on the good in our lives. I am grateful for our growing panel of exceptional neutrals who work tirelessly to resolve every case, our dedicated staff who deliver unparalleled service and you – our many clients – who come to us for mediation, arbitration and […]
Read MoreA mediation/arbitration step clause provides for mediation prior to arbitration. Parties contractually commit to mediating their dispute before arbitration can commence. This gives the parties a chance to resolve the matter or narrow the issues in mediation before the arbitration is commenced.
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Hon. F. Keith Brown, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, and Michael Koss, ADR Systems’ Business Development & Marketing Assistant Manager, recently published a two-part series in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin that reviews ethical obligations and best practices for representing clients in technology-competent ways.
Read MoreADR Systems has developed new Model Clause Language for commercial contracts. Counsel can use our ready-made mediation, arbitration and step clauses in commercial contracts to provide a roadmap for resolving future disputes.
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ADR Systems is excited to welcome Hon. Edward S. Harmening, (Ret.) as the sixth new senior mediator and arbitrator to join our accomplished panel in the last year.
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Hon. Margaret A. Brennan, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently published a Professional Perspective article with Bloomberg Law.
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ADR Systems is excited to welcome Hon. Michael J. Powers, (Ret.) as a new senior mediator and arbitrator. Judge Powers served for over 17 years as a jurist in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court and dedicated most of his tenure to settling disputes through pretrial conferences.
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ADR Systems has incorporated a new secure, cloud-based e-signature tool via Citrix RightSignature to streamline the signature process for dispute resolution contracts.
Read MoreHon. Margaret A. Brennan, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently served as a mock trial judge for Project Law Track, a program presented by the Chicago Bar Association Alliance for Women and Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana to introduce girls to the legal profession as a prospective career path.
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In the successful Case Ambassador Program, a mediator — who serves as case ambassador — and our case managers work with counsel before the mediation. They help parties identify and resolve behind-the-scenes issues, settlement inhibitors and other potential problems that may prevent settlement at mediation.
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Hon. Jack Callahan, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently presented on issues litigants may encounter when involved in police-pursuit and officer-involved shooting cases for the Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust (ICRMT).
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Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently presented on the fundamentals of mediation for the Chicago Bar Association’s Construction Law and Mechanics Lien Subcommittee.
Read MoreMy mediation at ADR Systems proved to be extremely successful, thanks to the professionalism of our mediator. Judge Kelley adeptly settled a very complex case involving serious injuries. His patience, knowledge of the case, and considerate treatment of the parties involved all contributed to reaching a settlement that both sides found acceptable. Kudos to Judge Kelley and ADR Systems for an experience I hope soon to repeat.
Thomas P Cernek, Esq.Law Offices of Thomas P. Cernek & Associates
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