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 […]
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Subrogation 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 […]
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Hon. 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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Hon. James P. Etchingham, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, will be presenting a seminar on mediation submissions at the Northwest Suburban Bar Association’s (NWSBA) Civil Litigation event. “We’ll be discussing what constitutes an outstanding submission, how to craft it and how it can potentially impact the value of a case,” Judge Etchingham […]
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ADR Systems recently spoke with Hon. Jerome M. Orbach, (Ret.) to discuss changes in the field of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), the role of technology and what the future may hold for the practice of ADR. What changes have you noticed in alternative dispute resolution in the last five years? Judge Orbach: For so long, […]
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’ “Take a Tour” video offers attorneys a better look at the largest dispute resolution center in the Midwest. Conveniently located in the heart of Chicago’s legal community at 20 North Clark Street, ADR Systems offers a comfortable environment for resolving disputes. The dispute resolution center consists of 22 spacious conference rooms and more […]
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Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.) will be participating in a family law judges panel discussion at the 4th Annual Illinois Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) chapter conference November 17th. The conference is titled “Parenting Plans and Shared Custody: Recent Research and Implications for Family Law Professionals.” Judge Berger’s panel will be exploring to […]
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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, […]
Read MoreADR Systems was very helpful in getting our case resolved. Their neutrals are excellent and I was very pleased with their case administration. I would certainly choose ADR Systems again.
John White, Esq.Partner, Mulherin, Rehfeldt & Varchetto, P.C.
