ADR Systems is hosting its first Central Illinois Mediation Day with Hon. David G. Bernthal, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator. Judge Bernthal will mediate consecutive two-hour sessions in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois on December 11th from 9:00am – 5:00pm. “The abbreviated sessions with the reduced charge give parties a chance to mediate a case that is close […]
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The Chicago Bar Association (CBA) will host a summit on the Future of the Practice of Law in Chicago on Thursday, October 5th, to discuss challenges facing the legal profession. The summit will bring together 62 committee members including lawyers from diverse practice areas, law schools, the judicial system and government service. Among the committee […]
Read MoreChampaign, Illinois – Hon. David G. Bernthal, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, published a column in the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette entitled, “Three disputes, three jobs well done.” In the article, Judge Bernthal references a photograph by Pierpaolo Ferrari hanging in the reception area of ADR Systems’ dispute resolution center. The photograph is a […]
Read MoreWe sat down with Hon. Clifford L. Meacham, (Ret.) and Hon. Stuart A. Nudelman, (Ret.), senior mediators and arbitrators at ADR Systems, to discuss some of the finer points of arbitration. Together, Judges Meacham and Nudelman have more than 60 years of experience overseeing trials and arbitrations. They have seen what works and what does […]
Read MoreADR Systems has recently published an article in CLM Magazine that discusses important considerations for counsel before commencing the arbitration process. The article, entitled “The Art of Arbitration,” captures the insight of several knowledgeable attorneys and arbitrators. The panel included: Anne Blume, co-managing partner, Cozen O’Connor; Kevin R. Sido, Esq., partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP […]
Read MoreADR Systems is pleased to announce Arbitration: You Have Choices, a new brochure that helps attorneys understand the many choices they have in commercial arbitration. This guide will give attorneys a better understanding of the commercial arbitration process and their options during the process, including selecting an arbitrator, setting rules and provider guidelines and tailoring […]
Read MoreHon. David G. Bernthal, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, is publishing a series of monthly columns, titled “Off the Bench,” in the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette. His column provides insight into legal topics and is geared toward educating the public. “My motivation is to educate non-lawyers on legal matters they may encounter but not […]
Read MoreWhen Marc Becker founded ADR Systems more than 23 years ago, the concept of dispute resolution was unknown in the Chicago legal community. It’s different today. “Thinking about mediation, arbitration and other dispute resolution processes is necessary in the life of any case,” Marc said. “At some point, every case will be decided by a […]
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Ms. Teresa F. Frisbie, Esq., senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, published a new article highlighting an American Bar Association (ABA) research study that shows premediation meetings or caucuses increase the likelihood of settling a case. In the article, entitled, “Lengthy ABA study suggests better way to conduct mediation,” Ms. Frisbie discusses her own […]
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Hon. Dennis J. Burke, (Ret.) was elected to serve on the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Assembly Board for Cook County. The ISBA Assembly Board is responsible for maintaining and developing the policies for the Association. The Assembly meets twice a year and includes 203 lawyer members who are elected on a pro-rata basis from […]
Read MoreI appreciated the professional and courteous treatment we received at ADR Systems. We could not have been more pleased with the staff and the facilities. Kudos to ADR Systems for providing a valuable service.
Keith Aeschliman, Esq.Assistant State's Attorney, Civil Division - Will County, Illinois
