ADR Systems congratulates Hon. Dennis Burke, (Ret.) for successfully mediating two difficult and complex cases, in just two days. Judge Burke recently settled an emotionally-charged personal injury case for the policy limits of $6 million. The case involved a motorcycle accident in which the bike unexpectedly hit a ditch, ejecting both passengers. The plaintiff in […]
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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. ADR Systems Commercial Alternative Fee Program offers a low, fixed rate for qualified cases in which potential costs may exceed […]
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On February 23rd, 2015, Hon. John A. Ward, (Ret.) spoke at the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s (IICLE) 2nd Annual Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law Institute. Judge Ward’s presentation was entitled, “Review, Reverse & Remand – The 3 R’s of Appellate Practice.” He presented with Commissioner Michael J. Brennan of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, […]
Read MoreADR Systems would like to congratulate company president, Marc Becker, on his new position as member of the Board of Directors for the Resolution Systems Institute (RSI). The RSI Executive Committee noted that Marc is dedicated to developing quality ADR services, and believed that Marc’s experience and knowledge of the ADR industry would be an […]
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On February 19th, 2015, ADR Systems senior mediator and arbitrator, Hon. F. Keith Brown, (Ret.), will speak at the Kane County Bar Association (KCBA) Civil Practice Committee’s 2015 Civil Court Practice Seminar. Judge Brown will discuss the topic of voir dire and jury selection. Specifically, Judge Brown will offer best-practice tips for how attorneys can effectively […]
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On February 11th, 2015, ADR Systems senior mediator and arbitrator, Hon. Jerome Orbach, (Ret.), will speak at the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies’ (NAMIC) 2015 Claims Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. He will be presenting with Karin Bogenschnieder of West Band Mutual Insurance. Their presentation is entitled, “Successful Alternative Dispute Resolutions,” and will give an overview […]
Read MoreTo ensure that we offer the best in intellectual property (IP) mediation, ADR Systems has assembled an all-star panel of IP neutrals, including some of the field’s most prominent attorneys. However, it might not be clear why you and your client should consider fee-based private mediation for your IP matter when it is often possible […]
Read MoreADR Systems congratulates Hon. Joseph N. Casciato, (Ret.), Hon. Thomas P. Durkin, (Ret.), Hon. Michael J. Hogan, (Ret.), and Hon. Stuart A. Nudelman, (Ret.) for being featured in the Leading Lawyer’s (September 2014) Top 10 ADR Neutrals. Judges Casciato, Hogan, and Nudelman were listed among the Top 10 ADR: PI Neutrals, and Judges Durkin and Nudelman […]
Read MoreADR Systems is proud to announce that Senior Mediator and Arbitrator Gary M. Ropski, Esq. was recently voted the top intellectual property (IP) attorney in Illinois by Leading Lawyers. Leading Lawyers is a publication that names the top attorneys in each state based on the recommendations of their peers statewide. Mr. Ropski was also featured in […]
Read MoreOn October 16, 2014, ADR Systems’ Gabrielle Gustilo and Ashley Jordan attended the Association for Conflict Resolution’s (ACR) Conflict Resolution Day in honor of Mediation Week 2014. Conflict Resolution Day was started by ACR in 2005 to celebrate the growth of the alternative dispute resolution field and the achievements made by its contributors. The event was […]
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, “What is a positive or inspirational experience you have had with 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. Hon. Philip Bronstein, (Ret.) replied that mediation […]
Read MoreToday for ABA Mediation Week 2014, we asked a few of our neutrals, “What do you think is most valuable about 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. Hon. Jerome Orbach, (Ret.) replied that […]
Read MoreToday for ABA Mediation Week 2014, we asked a few of our neutrals, “Why did you become a mediator?” Their answers highlight how being on the bench, and experiencing the time and emotional cost that litigation can take on all the parties involved, grew their appreciation for mediation. Hon. Philip Bronstein, (Ret.) answered that, in […]
Read MoreOctober 13 – 17, 2014 marks the fourth annual American Bar Association (ABA) Mediation Week. ABA Mediation Week is a yearly initiative that takes place every third week of October in order to recognize and promote the ever-growing field of alternative dispute resolution. The theme for this year is “Stories Mediator’s Tell – From Rookie to […]
Read MoreMy mediation at ADR Systems proved to be extremely successful, thanks to the professionalism of our mediator. Judge Kelley adeptly settled a very complex case involving serious injuries. His patience, knowledge of the case, and considerate treatment of the parties involved all contributed to reaching a settlement that both sides found acceptable. Kudos to Judge Kelley and ADR Systems for an experience I hope soon to repeat.
Thomas P Cernek, Esq.Law Offices of Thomas P. Cernek & Associates
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