While most mediations settle in a single session, some need more time for further discovery, to address new issues or to further consider what the other side proposed during the mediation. That is why ADR Systems mediators follow up on their cases that do not settle: they keep the lines of communication open, encourage continued […]
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Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Arab American Bar Association of Illinois, the organization he co-founded 30 years ago.
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Last year was a year like no other for law firms and businesses. Everything changed in March. It was all hands on deck as ADR Systems transitioned from providing attorneys and their clients with in-person dispute resolution services to providing these services remotely. What’s the current status and how are we doing?
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One of the advantages of mediation and arbitration is that parties can resolve disputes practically anywhere, instead of being confined to a courtroom.
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Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently published an article titled “An Alternative to Litigation” in Substance, a publication of the Illinois Mechanical and Specialty Contractors Association, about the advantages of mediating construction disputes for claimants.
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Hon. F. Keith Brown, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently settled a $12 million personal injury dispute after two years of in-person and remote mediation.
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ADR Systems is unique among its peers in the legal services community. Along with providing mediation, arbitration and many other dispute resolution services, ADR Systems offers comprehensive support throughout the entire process – before, during and after your session. And you will always be assisted by a case manager who will personally handle your matter […]
Read MoreAs 2020 draws to a close, ADR Systems president Marc Becker would like to extend a warm and heartfelt thank you to those who have stuck with us during this uncertain year. Watch the video below. Thank you and have a Happy New Year.
Read MoreTo our clients, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our clients who stuck with us this year while we transitioned from in-person dispute resolution to remote mediation and arbitration. This was a difficult year for many, and we are sympathetic to that. As we transitioned, there was a big learning curve for […]
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Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently participated in a panel discussion on Best Practices for the Future of Family Law Mediation.
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I have been a senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems for almost fifteen years. Before March, I conducted sessions in person at ADR Systems’ downtown office. But suddenly, like all of my colleagues, I had to adjust my practice and embrace a new normal: mediating and arbitrating the majority of our cases through virtual […]
Read MoreAfter I retired as judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, I knew I wanted to stay in the legal field. But I remembered my tenure as a civil litigator when I spent countless hours billing and trying to market my firm and myself. I did not want to go into mediation and arbitration […]
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Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently shared advice with young lawyers about personal and professional well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic as a segment guest on the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section’s Talk Legal webcast. The segment was hosted by Micah T. Reeves, Esq., Kralovec, Jambois & Shwartz. […]
Read MoreHon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, will participate in a panel discussion concerning discovery and arbitration during the coronavirus pandemic. The panel will be conducted over Zoom during the Chicago Bar Association’s Civil Practice Committee meeting on Tuesday, October 13th. “I think that the pandemic has had less of […]
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Much of the work that goes into finding a resolution to a dispute goes on before the parties even step into a room together. Quality submissions, such as exhibits, documents or case history provide a framework for measuring the case from each side. Mediation submissions help mediators understand the case and help them guide parties […]
Read MoreJudge Burke is an excellent mediator. He has one of the best demeanors of any judge I have appeared before in court. He is also one of the most knowledgeable mediators as well. His background provides him with an innate ability to spot the issues early on. He works hard to get it done. I would not hesitate for a second to use him again.
Mark Bazzanella, Esq.Mark Bazzanella Law Offices
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