Here’s the bottom line: ADR Systems’ Commercial Alternative Fee Program resolves your cases fast and at a much lower cost. Sound interesting? Read on. Speed Counsel can schedule a mediation or arbitration quickly, in less than 30 days. You will choose from our large panel of highly experienced neutral mediators and arbitrators who are skilled […]
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Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.) was honored at the Northern Illinois University (NIU) College of Law’s 15th Annual Minority Alumni Reception on February 21st. He was presented with the Excellence in Career Achievements Award for his leadership skills and distinguished record as the first Arab-American judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County. Judge Haddad […]
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Hon. F. Keith Brown, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, will participate in a mediation roundtable as part of the Kane County Bar Association (KCBA) 2018 Civil Practice Seminar. The panel, titled “A Mediation Autopsy: An Inside Look from All Sides,” will discuss the benefits of mediation and what makes it successful. It […]
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce the launch of ADR Systems’ official Facebook page. Get first-hand tips from neutrals and discover more about programs and events. Through social media, we are providing busy attorneys more ways to connect with ADR Systems and learn about mediation and arbitration. “With social media becoming more prominent, it’s another mode […]
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Hon. Clifford L. Meacham, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, is speaking on mechanics lien law at the Illinois Creditors Bar Association (ILCBA) Annual Spring Seminar. “I’ll be offering my viewpoints from the bench as a former judge and discussing recent developments in mechanics liens law,” Judge Meacham said. “It’s an unusual statutory […]
Read MoreHon. F. Keith Brown, (Ret.) will be speaking on a panel about third-party subrogation at the 5th Annual Workers’ Compensation Institute Conference on Thursday, March 1st. The five-person panel discussion titled, “Third-Party Subrogation – Mediation of a Workers’ Compensation Claim and Third-Party Cases,” will be from 1:45pm-2:30pm. He will speak with four other attorneys – […]
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Hon. Dennis J. Burke, (Ret.) settled an $11 million medical malpractice case involving a catastrophic injury to an infant. Judge Burke is a senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, where he specializes in the settlement of medical malpractice cases. As a mediator, Judge Burke has successfully settled more than 100 medical malpractice cases. This […]
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ADR Systems recently spoke with Hon. Michael R. Panter (Ret.) to discuss when to consider mediation in a case and how to pursue mediation through various stages of a case. Is there a right time for mediation? Judge Panter: In any basic trial advocacy course, we’re taught to think about resolution from the moment of […]
Read MoreSubrogation cases can get messy. With multiple parties and costly expert witnesses, these cases can become tedious when sent to trial. But through mediation, subrogation can be a streamlined way to resolve these otherwise messy disputes. Subrogation arises when a party is paid by their insurance company for damages, but damages can be disputed. Through […]
Read MoreHon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, settled a $7.5 million case involving the death of an electrician who fell off an apartment balcony while installing lighting. The case was featured in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin on December 19th, 2017. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit in May 2015 against […]
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Carloyn CoffmanLitigation Specialist, Hanover Insurance
