We are pleased to announce that Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.) has joined ADR Systems’ distinguished panel of mediators and arbitrators. Judge Berger will concentrate in family law. She served for 18 years as a judge in the Cook County Circuit Court’s Domestic Relations Division and the Child Protection and Juvenile Justice Department. Her high […]
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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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ADR Systems congratulates Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.) for recently settling a difficult, high-profile lawsuit that was spotlighted in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. The case involved a plaintiff who was sexually abused by a man she met through a popular online dating service. The victim claimed that the dating service was negligent in their failure […]
Read MoreADR Systems congratulates Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.) for receiving the Chicago Bar Association’s (CBA) Vanguard Award. The Vanguard Awards were established in 1998 to honor individuals and institutions who have made both justice and the legal profession more accessible to the Chicago community. The reception will take place on April 20th, 2016 at the Standard Club. […]
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ADR Systems congratulates Hon. Michael J. Hogan, (Ret.), Hon. Clifford L. Meacham, (Ret.) and Kevin R. Sido, Esq. on being named in Leading Lawyers’ Top 10 for ADR.
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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 […]
Read MoreOn October 29th, 2015, Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.) will be presenting before 20 officials from the China Ministry of Justice. Hosted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Judge Panter will provide an overview of the U.S. ADR industry at the federal and state level. He also will explore the benefits of ADR when […]
Read MoreIn October of 2015, ADR Systems welcomed Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.) to our distinguished panel of mediators and arbitrators. We interviewed our newest neutral to find out why he decided to become a neutral, and what advice he has to offer attorneys preparing for mediation. Judge Panter has been involved in alternative dispute resolution […]
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 MoreWe are pleased to announce that Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.) has joined ADR Systems’ distinguished panel of senior mediators and arbitrators. Judge Panter has more than 37 years of legal experience and won acclaim for his settlement abilities during his time as a Cook County Circuit Court Judge. While on the bench, Judge Panter […]
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 […]
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On June 15th, 2015, Hon. Dennis J. Burke, (Ret.) will present “Making the Most of Your Arbitration” at the Chicago Bar Association (CBA). Judge Burke will be joined by fellow speakers, Scott A. Blumenshine, Esq. of the Law Offices of Meyer and Blumenshine and Mindy M. Medley, Esq. of Clausen Miller, P.C. The panel will discuss when it is appropriate to consider arbitration for your […]
Read MoreADR Systems would like to congratulate Senior Mediator and Arbitrator, Teresa Frisbie, Esq., for being named one of Leading Lawyers’ Top 10 Women ADR Neutrals in their March 2015 Women’s Edition. Leading Lawyers selects candidates who have been recognized by their peers as the top attorneys in a given practice area. Ms. Frisbie specializes in […]
Read MoreLast week, ADR Systems Senior Mediator and Arbitrator, Gregory Meeder, Esq., spoke at a panel presentation hosted by the Chicago Building Congress (CBC) entitled, ” Optimizing the Process: CBC’s Virtual Construction Panel.” The presentation drew a crowd of more than 170 members and guests, covering hot topics regarding technology’s current role in the construction industry. Mr. […]
Read MoreOur law firm handles only medical malpractice cases—a type of case that is very difficult to settle except by mediators who understand the complex emotions involved and what is at risk when such cases go to trial. I trust ADR Systems' panel of mediators. They have settled cases I truly thought incapable of settlement. I highly recommend them.
William A. Cirignani, Esq.Cirignani, Heller & Harman
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