A new article by Hon. Michael J. Panter, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, invokes memories of James Bond to explain the reasons why mediations come to a halt when one side claims that the other side’s negotiation shows a lack of respect. Entitled, “Have a nice day, Mr. Bond,” Judge Panter notes […]
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Last minute mediation – outside of normal business hours – is now provided by ADR Systems. Today ADR Systems launched this new and innovative program that gives clients rapid access to mediation services before trial, including: Morning from 7-9am Evening from 5-7pm Weekends “Our clients have been asking for emergency mediation services,” says Marc Becker, […]
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ADR Systems’ longest serving mediator and arbitrator, Hon. Thomas P. Durkin, (Ret), successfully mediated the insurance aspects of class actions that the parties never thought would settle. The mediation involved class actions in many different districts of the country, joined by Multidistrict Litigation Rules in Charleston, South Carolina. There were tens of thousands of claimants […]
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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 […]
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreParties 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 […]
Read MoreADR Systems is a perfect fit for commercial disputes that would otherwise find themselves in state court. Though they may no longer have the ability to formally wield the gavel, the former judges at ADR Systems still demand the respect necessary to get parties to the table.
Sang-yul Lee, Esq.Partner, Locke Lord Edwards, LLP
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