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.
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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 […]
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Hon. F. Keith Brown, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, and Michael Koss, ADR Systems’ former Business Development & Marketing Associate 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.
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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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For almost 28 years, ADR Systems has sought to increase the presence of women on its panel of senior mediators and arbitrators. Today, five former Circuit Court of Cook County women judges regularly mediate and arbitrate disputes at ADR Systems.
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Hon. Ronald D. Sutter, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems presented on mediation preparation and the value of pre-mediation contact.
Read MoreTo serve the dynamic needs of our clients, ADR Systems will once again offer in-person mediation and arbitration services while maintaining our neutrals’ highly effective remote dispute resolution practices.
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A new law in the State of Illinois has amended section 735 ILCS 5/2-1303 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, stipulating that actions brought to recover damages for personal injury and wrongful death will begin to accrue six percent prejudgment interest from the date the action is filed to when a judgment is made […]
Read MoreHon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret), Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.), Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.) and Hon. Brigid M. McGrath, (Ret.), senior mediators and arbitrators at ADR Systems, hosted the Women’s Initiative Committee’s virtual Spring CLE event, “Bias in the Legal Profession,” on May 13th.
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Hon. Brigid M. McGrath, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently arbitrated a multi-week commercial case entirely via videoconference. The remote arbitration process involved several technical logistics meetings and twelve sessions with the parties involved.
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Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, and Michael Koss, ADR Systems’ former Business Development & Marketing Associate Manager, recently published an article in the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois blog and Spring newsletter.
Read MoreHon. F. Keith Brown, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, and Michael Koss, ADR Systems’ former Business Development & Marketing Associate Manager, recently published an article in Law360 titled Three Cybersecurity Questions to Ask Before a Remote Mediation, which reviews cybersecurity considerations for attorneys as they ready for remote mediation proceedings.
Read MoreTrials might resume in May in the Circuit Court of Cook County Law Division, but it could be months or a year before you have a trial date – and, perhaps, only thirty days to prepare for it. Settle disputes faster with ADR Systems’ custom programs.
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Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, participated in a CLE panel discussion on March 18 titled Advanced Family Law Methods: Reunification Therapy as a Resource in Mediation. The panel was sponsored by ADR Systems and the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois.
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Many ADR Systems mediators have labored long into the night or early morning to settle cases. Their commitment to persevering through these lengthy cases has given them insight into why certain cases take so long to settle and what can be done to make the process manageable.
Read MoreIn an automobile accident case involving a severe injury, Judge Callahan kept both sides negotiating even when it appeared we were going to be over six figures apart at the end. His insights and guidance were instrumental in getting both sides to a dollar figure that ultimately settled the case. I am confident that we could not have achieved that settlement without Judge Callahan’s superb efforts.
David Rosemeyer, Esq.Tucker Merker, LLC
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