ADR 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 […]
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On October 9, 2014, Hon. F. Keith Brown, (Ret.) is participating in a panel presentation entitled, “Mediation Perspectives.” The panel will discuss strategies for successful mediation and pre-trial settlement in both medical and non-medical cases. Issues under discussion will include timing, venue selection, preparation, ethical considerations, and practical solutions to common roadblocks to case resolution. […]
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Clark Street has never looked better! From Washington to Monroe, Clark Street is awash with ADR Systems blue banners. In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, ADR Systems has received permission from the City of Chicago to display our commemorative banners during the month of September. To mark our 20th Anniversary, ADR Systems has streamlined internal processes […]
Read MoreThis year, ADR Systems is celebrating its 20th Anniversary! To commemorate the occasion, we have adopted a new logo, redesigned our website and streamlined internal processes to more efficiently serve our clients. In addition, we have changed our tag line to better reflect our mission and our expanding services. Beginning with See you out of court® when ADR Systems […]
Read MoreThe Chicago Daily Law Bulletin featured a front page story about Marc Becker and ADR Systems on August 25, 2014. The article highlights ADR Systems 20 years of history and continued success. For more detailed information about ADR Systems story, read Our Story.
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ADR Systems will be participating in the fundraising 5k event in support of Chicago Volunteer Legal Services – Race Judicata! The race is set for September 4th, starting at 6:30 pm on Upper Hutchinson Field in Grant Park. This year, we will have a team tent where we will be giving away free goodies and […]
Read MoreThis year, ADR Systems is celebrating its 20th Anniversary! To commemorate the occasion, we have adopted a new logo, redesigned our website and streamlined internal processes to better serve our clients. We have also refined our mission statement to better reflect our continued commitment to alternative dispute resolution and our clients. Our mission is to […]
Read MoreFormer Chief Judge of Kane County, Hon. F. Keith Brown, (Ret.) now joins ADR Systems as a senior mediator and arbitrator. Judge Brown has over 15 years of experience in settling personal injury and other civil matters. As a mediator, he is known for his keen ability to easily connect with people and promote productive communications […]
Read MoreOur mediation using videoconferencing was convenient and effective – we settled! Judge Casciato gained the party's trust and confidence while deftly guiding us through the negotiation process via a videoconference. With the use of virtual breakout rooms, Judge Casciato was able to spend private time with everyone. This remote mediation worked well for us and I would not hesitate to use it again.
Carl Salvato, PartnerSalvato, O'Toole & Froylan
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