Most attorneys know how to prepare for a mediation, but preparation is not the only key to success. Trust, communication and patience – which our neutrals consider the three pillars of mediation – are equally important to achieving a settlement in a guided and collaborative process like mediation. We asked several senior mediators at ADR […]
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Kevin R. Sido, Esq., senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems and partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP, has been recognized as the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Construction Law in Chicago. His selection for the 2022 directory of Best Lawyers in America was announced on August 19. Attorney peers select […]
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Hon. Christopher E. Lawler, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently received the Celtic Legal Society of Chicago’s Celt of the Year Award. This honor recognizes his 33-year legal career’s commitment to the Society’s motto, Cothrom cirt is trocaire, which in English means “Justice and mercy.” “I am honored and humbled to receive […]
Read MoreADR Systems has released its August Settlement Report, which lists the 10 highest settlements on cases mediated by ADR Systems’ senior mediators and arbitrators during the previous month. All cases mentioned in the settlement report remain confidential. Only the value amount, practice area and neutral involved are mentioned. Most of the cases featured in this […]
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Hon. Ronald D. Sutter, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, will discuss how to mediate eviction cases at the DuPage County Bar Association’s (DCBA) event “18th Judicial Circuit Eviction Mediation Training” on September 9th. Judge Sutter will be joined by Ted A. Donner, Donner & Company Law Offices LLC. The DCBA is organizing […]
Read MoreADR Systems is excited to announce that Hon. Christopher E. Lawler, (Ret.) has joined its panel of neutrals as a senior mediator and arbitrator. Judge Lawler previously served in the Circuit Court of Cook County Law Division’s Motion Section, where he handled over 2,000 cases and 1,200 pretrials during his tenure. “We are thrilled to […]
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ADR Systems has released its July Settlement Report, which lists the 10 highest settlements on cases mediated by ADR Systems’ senior mediators and arbitrators during the previous month. All cases mentioned in the settlement report remain confidential. Only the value amount, practice area and neutral involved are mentioned.
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Hon. F. Keith Brown, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, presented on the application of technology in mediation and arbitration at the American Bar Association Dispute Resolution Tech Expo on July 16. Judge Brown was joined by Jann Johnson, Esq., Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Marketing at ADR Systems, moderator […]
Read MoreADR Systems has released its fourth monthly Settlement Report. These reports list the 10 highest settlements on cases mediated by ADR Systems’ senior mediators and arbitrators during the previous month. All cases mentioned in the settlement report remain confidential. Only the value amount, practice area and neutral involved are mentioned. Most of the cases featured […]
Read MoreThe Circuit Court of Cook County Law Division has mandated arbitration for personal injury cases valued from $30,000 to $50,000 pursuant to Rules of the Court, Part 25. In response, ADR Systems is offering a cost-effective Flat Fee Arbitration Program. Parties can quickly dispose of these matters through a binding process at a flat fee […]
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Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems moderated the Arab American Bar Association of Illinois’ (AABAR) CLE Series: Diversity and Inclusion in Legal Education event on June 14th. Judge Haddad co-founded the AABAR to advance the interests of the Arab American community within employment, education and civil rights. He was […]
Read MoreHon. Ronald D. Sutter, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems presented “Preparation for and Participation in a Successful Mediation” on May 21st. Judge Sutter was joined by Hon. Dorothy French Mallen, (Ret.). The presentation was organized by the DuPage County Bar Association. The panel focused on the basics of the mediation process and […]
Read MoreTo serve the dynamic needs of our clients, ADR Systems will once again offer in-person mediation and arbitration services while maintaining our neutrals’ highly effective remote dispute resolution practices.
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A new law in the State of Illinois has amended section 735 ILCS 5/2-1303 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, stipulating that actions brought to recover damages for personal injury and wrongful death will begin to accrue six percent prejudgment interest from the date the action is filed to when a judgment is made […]
Read MoreADR Systems has released its third monthly Settlement Report. These reports list the 10 highest settlements on cases mediated by ADR Systems’ senior mediators and arbitrators during the previous month. All cases mentioned in the settlement report remain confidential. Only the value amount, practice area and neutral involved are mentioned.
Read MoreJudge Burke successfully mediated a complicated case with little chance of being resolved. He read every word of the parties' submissions, asked astute questions, and worked hard to find a path to resolution. Judge Burke communicated with the parties themselves - so that they felt they were important participants in working toward resolution. The case I thought was never going to settle, settled.
Robert W. Smyth, Jr., Esq.Donohue Brown Mathewson & Smyth
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