
Finding the Right Time for Mediation
February 9, 2018ADR Systems recently spoke with Hon. Michael R. Panter (Ret.) to discuss how parties can find the right time for mediation and how to pursue mediation through various stages of a case.
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ADR Systems recently spoke with Hon. Michael R. Panter (Ret.) to discuss how parties can find the right time for mediation and how to pursue mediation through various stages of a case.
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Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, settled a $7.5 million case involving the death of an electrician who fell off an apartment balcony while installing lighting. The case was featured in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin on December 19th, 2017.
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ADR Systems recently spoke with Hon. Jerome M. Orbach, (Ret.) to discuss the changing landscape of ADR, the role of technology and what the future may hold for the practice of ADR.
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It is no secret that choosing the right mediator can make all the difference in the outcome of your dispute. However, developing a sound strategy before entering the mediation process is just as important in determining the outcome of your case and your client’s overall satisfaction.
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ADR Systems has recently published an article in CLM Magazine that discusses important considerations for counsel before filing for arbitration. The article, entitled “The Art of Arbitration,” captures the insight of several knowledgeable attorneys and arbitrators. The panel included: Anne Blume, co-managing partner, Cozen O’Connor; Kevin R. Sido, Esq., partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP and […]
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When Marc Becker founded ADR Systems more than 23 years ago, the concept of dispute resolution was unknown in the Chicago legal community. It’s different today.
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Ms. Teresa F. Frisbie, Esq., senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, published a new article highlighting an American Bar Association (ABA) research study that shows premediation meetings or caucuses increase the likelihood of settling a case. In the article, entitled, “Lengthy ABA study suggests better way to conduct mediation,” Ms. Frisbie discusses her own […]
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A new article by Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.), published on July 20, 2016 in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, provides useful tips and insight into how attorneys and parties can pave the way to a successful mediation.
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Parties may be able to more effectively mediate their commercial case when they take full advantage of pre-mediation and post-mediation contact.
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A new article by Teresa F. Frisbie, Esq., published on October 26, 2015 in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, discusses the absence of creativity in the daily work lives of the legal community, and explains how mediation can fill this void. Entitled, “In Mediation, Let Your Creative Spark Light up the Process,” the article explores […]
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In celebration of National Mediation Week, ADR Systems is pleased to introduce our new mediation guide, Mediation: What to Expect, a new brochure for attorneys who want an easier way to explain the mediation process to their clients. This comprehensive guide will help you walk your clients through every step of the mediation process.
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A new article by Teresa F. Frisbie, Esq., published on June 3, 2015 in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, discusses decision-making in negotiations: how our instinctive reaction to unfairness can negatively impact negotiations, and offers tips for mitigating these cognitive biases. Entitled, “Decision-making in negotiations and handling the reaction to unfairness,” the article explains how […]
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ADR Systems is now offering a Commercial Alternative Fee Program. The program is designed for attorneys who must respond to their clients’ changing demands for a more cost-effective choice in the resolution of their dispute. We offers a low, fixed rate for qualified cases in which potential costs may exceed the amount in dispute. This […]
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To ensure that we offer the best in mediation for intellectual property disputes, ADR Systems has assembled an all-star panel of IP neutrals, including some of the field’s most prominent attorneys.
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Today for ABA Mediation Week 2014, we asked a few of our neutrals, “What is a particular obstacle you may come up against in mediation, and how do you manage it?” Their answers describe different strategies that a mediator can use to encourage alienated parties to openly negotiate. Hon. Daniel Kelley, (Ret.) answered that sometimes parties […]
Read More"Judge Axelrood was outstanding with my client. During the mediation, he explained things clearly and used examples that my client – an older individual – could easily understand. Judge Axelrood made the process easier for my client and me. He was instrumental in settling this case."
Steven Gleason, Esq.Nilson, Stookal, Gleason & Caputo, LTD.