Ever wonder how your behavior in a mediation stacks up against other attorneys? We sat down with three of our senior mediators and arbitrators — Hon. William E. Gomolinski, (Ret.), Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.) and Hon. Jerome M. Orbach, (Ret.) — to discuss good and bad habits attorneys exhibit during mediation. What are some […]
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Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.) will be presenting at the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) Civil Litigation Reception and Dinner. The event allows attorneys the opportunity to gain perspectives about the legal industry from Judge Hanlon as both a retired judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County and a current senior mediator and […]
Read MoreHon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.) presented a seminar and participated in a panel discussion at the Illinois State Bar Association’s (ISBA) Tort Law Section Council program on April 11th. The presentation, titled “Perspective from the Bench,” examined how to effectively take and defend depositions, certified questions and how judges rule upon them, and how to […]
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Hon. Stuart Nudelman, (Ret.), will participate in a panel at the upcoming Midwest Construction Defect & Dispute Conference. The session, titled “Complex Construction Defect Litigation – What Does It Look Like,” will cover frequent issues that arise during litigation, including economic loss, coverage and indemnity. “Attendees can expect to walk away with a better understanding […]
Read MoreHon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.) will present a seminar at an Illinois State Bar Association’s (ISBA) Tort Law Section Council program on April 11th. The presentation, titled “Perspective from the Bench,” will examine how to effectively take and defend depositions, certified questions and how judges rule upon them, and how to avoid objections. “When attorneys […]
Read MoreADR Systems has released two videos to provide insights from several of our senior mediators and arbitrators about the finer points of mediation. Mediation Benefits features Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.), Hon. Joseph N. Casciato, (Ret.) and Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.). In the video, they discuss the benefits of mediation that could be overlooked […]
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Hon. F. Keith Brown, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, will be presenting on collaborative defenses among defendants at the upcoming National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA) annual conference. The panel presentation, titled “He Said, She Said…How About We Said? Exploring Options for Collaborative Defense Among Defendants,” will be from 12:30pm – […]
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ADR Systems is delighted to announce Hon. Thomas R. Allen, (Ret.) has joined our panel of senior mediators and arbitrators. Judge Allen has 40 years of legal experience, having served most of his judicial career in the Circuit Court of Cook County’s Chancery Division. “My long tenure as a litigator and a judge has put […]
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Kevin R. Sido, Esq. has been named one of the Top 10 ADR construction attorneys in Illinois for real estate, environmental and construction law by Leading Lawyers Magazine. In addition to his work as an attorney, Mr. Sido is also a neutral at ADR Systems. This is not Mr. Sido’s first time being recognized by […]
Read MoreADR Systems is pleased to announce Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.) has joined our panel of senior mediators and arbitrators. Judge Hanlon has 14 years of judicial experience in the Cook County Circuit Court, serving in the First and Third Municipal Districts and later the Law Division. “As a judge, I loved the challenge of […]
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ADR Systems is excited to announce that Hon. Ronald D. Sutter, (Ret.) has joined our panel of senior mediators and arbitrators. Judge Sutter has 15 years of judicial experience in the DuPage County Circuit Court and was the presiding judge of the Law Division. “ADR Systems is the premiere alternative dispute resolution provider in the […]
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ADR Systems has recently published an article written by Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.) and Jann Johnson on Law360 that discusses opening comments in mediation. The article, titled “Opening Comments A Key Strategic Decision In Mediation,” examines the arguments for and against using opening comments in mediation. The article also includes helpful tips for both […]
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Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.) will present at the Chicago Bar Association’s (CBA) Mechanics Liens and Construction Claims seminar on Thursday, March 28th. The presentation, titled “Effective Resolution of Mechanics Lien Claims,” will be from 4:00pm – 4:45pm. It will examine how mediation can help serve clients with mechanics lien claims. “Mechanics lien cases often […]
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Hon. Dennis J. Burke, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, will receive the Distinguished Service to Law and Society Award from the Illinois Bar Foundation (IBF). “It’s an honor to receive this award,” Judge Burke said. “When you work hard in a profession, it’s a great feeling to be recognized for all the […]
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It is no secret that choosing the right ADR provider and mediator can make all the difference in the outcome of your dispute. However, developing a sound strategy before entering the mediation process is just as important in determining the outcome of your case and your client’s overall satisfaction. We asked Hon. Philip L. Bronstein, (Ret.), […]
Read MoreMy mediation at ADR Systems proved to be extremely successful, thanks to the professionalism of our mediator. Judge Kelley adeptly settled a very complex case involving serious injuries. His patience, knowledge of the case, and considerate treatment of the parties involved all contributed to reaching a settlement that both sides found acceptable. Kudos to Judge Kelley and ADR Systems for an experience I hope soon to repeat.
Thomas P Cernek, Esq.Law Offices of Thomas P. Cernek & Associates
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