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 […]
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreParties may be able to more effectively mediate their commercial case when they take full advantage of pre-mediation and post-mediation contact.
Read MoreA 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 […]
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreA 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 […]
Read MoreADR 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 […]
Read MoreTo 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.
Read MoreToday 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 MoreToday for ABA Mediation Week 2014, we asked a few of our neutrals about finding inspiration in mediation. Their answers describe how mediation offers parties the opportunity to better understand and reestablish relationships with the other side by encouraging them to negotiate.
Read MoreToday for ABA Mediation Week 2014, we asked a few of our neutrals about the value of mediation. Their answers emphasize how mediation offers parties much more control over the process and outcome of their dispute than in litigation. It also offers parties the opportunity to be fully heard.
Read MoreMy sincere thanks to Judge Panter for settling a complex mediation. He is a true professional. When things were crumbling after seven hours of mediation, Judge Panter kept everyone engaged. His perseverance and skills were the keys to resolving this difficult case. Judge Panter is a phenomenal mediator. I will be using him again soon.
Scott Wolfman, Managing PartnerLaw Offices of Scott Wolfman
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