Mediation and arbitration are well-known ADR processes. Less well-known is their cousin, neutral evaluation, which offers parties some of the best advantages of both. In a private, non-binding setting, a well-qualified neutral evaluator can provide one or multiple disputing parties with an objective opinion of the case, clarify complicated issues of fact and law and […]
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ADR Systems’ Personal Injury Settlement Program allows insurance providers to mediate 10 to 15 cases in a single day at a reduced rate for all parties. Our seasoned mediators settle substantially all of our mediated cases, and they can facilitate mediations for this program both in person and via remote videoconferencing options. For cases that […]
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The civil jury trial is essential to our legal system. The Constitution’s Seventh Amendment and Article 1, Section 13 of the Illinois Constitution guarantee access to it as a right. But its use is declining.
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A well-prepared mediation submission can set the stage for a productive negotiation. Unlike a trial brief, which focuses on winning legal arguments, a mediation submission should present a concise, compelling story of the dispute in clear, simple language.
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Hon. Margaret A. Brennan, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently published an article in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ (WBAI) 2025 Spring Newsletter.
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ADR Systems is proud to announce the launch of its Co-Mediation Program, a new offering designed to meet the demands of complex, high-value and multi-party disputes. This program brings together two seasoned mediators to jointly and economically resolve the most complicated cases, offering clients a smarter, more strategic path to settlement.
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Most mediations resolve in a single session, but a handful do not. Some cases have pending motions, need more time for discovery or for the parties to reflect.
Read MoreADR Systems is pleased to announce the release of Spanish-language versions of our personal injury mediation and arbitration sample agreements along with our commercial mediation sample agreement. This development reflects our ongoing commitment to making dispute resolution more accessible for the clients and communities we serve.
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Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, will be featured in an upcoming legal program on family law mediation for survivors of domestic abuse.
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ADR Systems is proud to announce that three of our neutrals — Hon. Margaret A. Brennan, (Ret.), Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.) and Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.) — will be featured panel speakers at the Advanced Workshop for Improved Negotiation and Mediation Skills hosted by the Chicago Bar Association on May 29–30, 2025.
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While substantially all disputes settle after a first mediation session at ADR Systems, a handful do not. This is often because of the parties’ overestimations and underestimations of the case, the complexity of the issues and the need for more time.
Read MoreHon. Mitchell L. Hoffman, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently published an article in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. His article, Mediating Business Dissolutions Has Advantages Over Litigation, argues that litigating these disputes often inflicts crippling costs and inefficiencies on businesses.
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Counsel and their clients can do a lot to help their dispute settle sooner in mediation, ideally avoiding second or third sessions and the concomitant additional costs. Namely, they can enter the mediation process with an understanding of mediation mechanics, negotiate to create value for both sides, and engage in pre-mediation contact.
Read MoreAlternative dispute resolution (ADR) is more than just mediation and arbitration. It encompasses various methods for resolving disputes faster and at a lower cost. This comprehensive guide to ADR methods surveys some of the most popular and useful ADR methods available at ADR Systems.
Read MoreTo better showcase the full spectrum of settlements our neutrals achieve every month, ADR Systems has launched our new, monthly Personal Injury Settlement Report. It is like our popular Commercial Settlement Report, which we have distributed since 2022. Review the new report now.
Read MoreOur law firm handles only medical malpractice cases—a type of case that is very difficult to settle except by mediators who understand the complex emotions involved and what is at risk when such cases go to trial. I trust ADR Systems' panel of mediators. They have settled cases I truly thought incapable of settlement. I highly recommend them.
William A. Cirignani, Esq.Cirignani, Heller & Harman
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