Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, was admitted to the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys (SOICA). Admission to SOICA is by invitation only. This prestigious organization encourages “the association of outstanding Illinois lawyers who are distinguished for their skill, experience and professional conduct in the practicing or teaching of construction […]
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ADR Systems, one of the leading dispute resolution providers in the Chicago area, is excited to celebrate American Bar Association (ABA) Mediation Week 2019. According to the ABA, Mediation Week celebrates the strides made in institutionalizing mediation as one of several appropriate dispute resolution processes. Litigation can often be costly, time-consuming and frustrating to the […]
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Hon. Larry G. Axelrood, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, will present on Court Approval of Structured Settlements at the National Structured Settlement Trade Association’s (NSSTA) 2019 Fall Educational Conference on Oct. 16th in Chicago. “I’m excited to share this information with more lawyers because I believe it will help them better understand […]
Read MoreThis month, ADR Systems celebrates its 25th anniversary as a leading provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services. Started in 1994 by president Marc Becker, ADR Systems has become the largest and most trusted dispute resolution provider in the Chicagoland area. We also offer mediation, arbitration and other dispute resolution services throughout the United States […]
Read MoreADR Systems is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a leading provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services. The company is headquartered in Chicago but provides mediation, arbitration and other dispute resolution services throughout the United States upon request. The organization was founded in 1994 by current company president Marc Becker. “Since the beginning, ADR Systems […]
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Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, will participate in a panel discussion on Ethics and Civility in the Courtroom this week. The panel is a part of the Perrin Conferences’ National Asbestos Litigation Conference, taking place in San Francisco. “I am thrilled to have been invited to speak with […]
Read MoreHon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently participated in a panel at the 2019 Midwest Surety and Construction Claims Conference in Chicago. Judge Curcio presented on the benefits of mediation once a claim against a surety principal has begun and a lawsuit has been filed. “In bond claims, the […]
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For 25 years, ADR Systems has been a leader in providing successful dispute resolution services in the realm of personal injury, commercial and family law cases. One of the main reasons ADR Systems stands out in the legal community is the neutrality of the senior mediators and arbitrators on our panel. Neutrals at ADR Systems […]
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Preliminary Observations Drafting a clear, reasoned arbitration award is a process rather than an event; it takes time. Thoughtful execution can make an award nearly unassailable while conveying to participants the diligence and careful analysis invested in the decision. The participants deserve as much. Ideally, the award is the result of a well-orchestrated, consensual interaction […]
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Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently settled a $6.2 million severe ankle injury case. The injury was caused from a fall from an elevated work platform bucket, resulting in several ankle surgeries. “The plaintiff’s failure to ‘tie on’ was a significant liability issue, but the central hindrance to […]
Read MoreOur mediator, Judge Hogan, was outstanding. I was impressed with his wisdom and demeanor. Everyone was extremely professional, making counsel and clients feel comfortable. I will use ADR Systems in the future. Thanks for making an out-of-state lawyer feel at home!
Bruce D. Jacobs, Esq.Jacobs & Jacobs - New Haven, Connecticut
