
ADR Systems Provides Resources to Settle Coronavirus-related Commercial Disputes
June 22, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered business and given rise to a large number of commercial disputes.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered business and given rise to a large number of commercial disputes.
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ADR Systems’ remote options for mediation and arbitration allow parties to easily share documents between the parties and neutrals. This step-by-step guide will show how to send a file or share a screen using the platform Zoom.
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Hon. Larry G. Axelrood, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently wrote an article for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin titled “Moving to virtual mediation can be easy with the right preparation.” If you are not a Chicago Daily Law Bulletin subscriber, download Judge Axelrood’s article on the ease of virtual mediations.
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For a mediation to be successful, attorneys need to carefully manage their clients’ expectations of the process well before the day of mediation and understand what a client needs to know before mediation. Mediation is a popular alternative to expensive, drawn-out litigation. Yet, many people still do not understand how the process works.
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Remote dispute resolution is only nominally different from its traditional, in-person counterpart, but attorneys must prepare for a remote session by thinking about things they would never have to if they were coming to our offices. Are you remote ready?
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With the onset of stay-at-home orders and remote work, our senior mediators and arbitrators at ADR Systems have embraced secure videoconference dispute resolution to serve our clients.
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Why do lawyers and their clients keep coming back to use ADR Systems? It’s simple: ADR Systems successfully settles cases and resolves disputes.
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Construction mediations are highly technical matters. They often involve multiple parties (property owners, contractors, design professionals, general contractors and more) and multiple claims.
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Family law mediations address sensitive, contentious and personal issues in people’s private lives. It is for this reason that trust and comfort in the mediation process is essential to the success of family law mediations.
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Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently published an article in the Illinois State Bar Association’s Section on Construction Law newsletter, Building Knowledge.
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This month, ADR Systems celebrates its 25th anniversary as a leading provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services. Started in 1994 by president Marc Becker, ADR Systems has become the largest and most trusted dispute resolution provider in the Chicagoland area.
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ADR Systems has released two videos to provide insights from several of our senior mediators and arbitrators about mediation benefits and misconceptions. Mediation Benefits features Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.), Hon. Joseph N. Casciato, (Ret.) and Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.). In the video, they discuss the benefits of mediation that could be overlooked by […]
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ADR Systems has recently published an article written by Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.) and Jann Johnson on Law360 that discusses opening comments in mediation. The article, titled “Opening Comments A Key Strategic Decision In Mediation,” examines the arguments for and against using opening comments in mediation. The article also includes helpful tips for both […]
Read MorePre-mediation contact with the mediator and counsel can be an opportunity to discuss expectations in anticipation of the mediation. This contact may lower the risk of a surprise that could potentially impede a successful settlement effort. Hon. Richard J. Billik, Jr., (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, believes taking advantage of this contact […]
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Hon. Stuart A. Nudelman, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, settled a $35 million birth injury case involving a child born with catastrophic brain injuries at an Illinois hospital. “This was a very difficult, emotionally-charged case with great attorneys representing both sides who worked very hard to resolve this tragic situation,” Judge Nudelman […]
Read MoreI think I speak for everyone when I say that we could not have settled this case without the tremendous efforts of Judge Brown. He was so kind to my clients and he really helped them through this difficult process. His thoughtful approach and his incredible tenacity really made the difference in this case. We were very lucky to have him as our mediator and we look forward to working with Judge Brown again very soon.
Adria East Mossing, PartnerMossing & Navarre, LLC