A Letter to Our Clients
April 21, 2020ADR Systems remains committed to serving you during this difficult time with high-quality remote options for mediation and arbitration.
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ADR Systems remains committed to serving you during this difficult time with high-quality remote options for mediation and arbitration.
Read MoreWhy do lawyers and their clients keep coming back to ADR Systems? It’s simple: ADR Systems successfully settles cases and resolves disputes. For more than 25 years, ADR Systems has provided mediation, arbitration and other dispute resolution services. Headquartered in Chicago, the company provides both in-person and a variety of remote mediation and arbitration services. […]
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ADR Systems is committed to ensuring the security and privacy of the remote mediations and arbitrations that we conduct: Parties in a mediation or arbitration via a Zoom videoconference will wait in a waiting room until admitted to the videoconference by its host. While Zoom account holders can forgo this feature, ADR Systems’ videoconferences will […]
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Arbitration is often the required means of dispute resolution in construction contracts. Parties to the agreement choose arbitration because they want disputes resolved quickly, efficiently, and in a cost-effective manner. In order to achieve those goals, it is crucial that the contract clause requiring arbitration be well-drafted. ADR Systems’ Model Clause Language is a place […]
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Hon. Joseph N. Casciato, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently settled a $1.2 million personal injury case using remote videoconferencing. The case, in which a construction worker was crushed by a falling wall tile in a downtown office building, was settled last week ahead of a scheduled trial in June. “After one […]
Read MoreConstruction law disputes are highly technical matters. They often involve multiple parties –property owners, contractors, design professionals, general contractors and more – and multiple claims. Mediation carries strong appeal in these disputes because attorneys and their clients can capitalize on several benefits they would not have in litigation. Time-Efficient, Cost-Effective, and Flexible In most cases, […]
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Family law mediations address sensitive, contentious and personal issues in people’s private lives. It is for this reason that trust and comfort in the mediation process is essential to the success of family law mediations. “Most people come into the process a little skeptical, either because they’ve already been through litigation and found it unpleasant […]
Read MoreTo our valued clients, With the current health and safety concerns surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 virus, ADR Systems is committed to protecting the health of our clients, employees and other visitors to our Chicago and North Shore offices. We have advised our neutrals and staff to avoid coming into the office if they […]
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Hon. Brian R. McKillip, (Ret.) has joined ADR Systems’ panel of senior mediators and arbitrators, focusing on dispute resolution for family law cases. He will serve in the Family Law Division alongside panelist Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.), who has practiced as a family law neutral at ADR Systems since 2016. “As the first family […]
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Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently settled a $4.725 million personal injury case stemming from a workplace accident, where a 70-year-old man sustained a work injury which resulted in an arm amputation and eventual wrongful death due to workplace machinery. The case was a complex, multi-party dispute involving the family […]
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Hon. Ronald D. Sutter, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently settled a $12 million case stemming from a dispute between family members regarding a trust and family-owned business. “I have encountered a number of cases similar to this one throughout my career. Because of the business and familial dynamics at play, these […]
Read MoreADR Systems has made it easier to pay your bill. Payments for dispute resolution services at ADR Systems can now be made through our website at adrsystems.com/payment. “Our mission at ADR Systems is to provide an unparalleled client experience by making all processes simple and efficient,” said Marc Becker, president of ADR Systems. “This new […]
Read MoreHon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently published an article in the Illinois State Bar Association’s Section on Construction Law newsletter, Building Knowledge. Non-payment, claims of defective work, delays, claims for extra work with unsigned change orders, design issues, outstanding requests for information, acceleration… A major construction project is […]
Read MoreHon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently sat down with us to discuss the overarching benefits and choices that attorneys and their clients have when pursuing arbitration. Whether by agreement of the parties or arising from contractual language, arbitration can be an efficient alternative to litigation. “Parties in commercial […]
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ADR Systems has released Accelerated Commercial Arbitration Rules. Under these rules, arbitrations can be completed in a 60-day filing-to-award timeline. “We have developed accelerated commercial arbitration rules in response to requests to fast track arbitration without sacrificing the efficacy of the arbitration process,” said Marc Becker, president of ADR Systems. “Counsel and their clients appreciate […]
Read More“Judge Lawler did a tremendous job as our mediator. His work ethic, intelligence and calm demeanor helped us reach a settlement. He is an excellent addition to the panel of neutrals at ADR Systems.”
John P. Scanlon, Esq.Healy Scanlon Law Firm
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