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ADR Committee
Purpose
The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Committee monitors current developments in fields of mediation, private judges, arbitration, and other means of settling lawsuits before and after a civil claim or complaint is filed. This committee reviews legislation and caselaw affecting ADR, examines Indiana's Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules, and studies improvement suggestions. The committee recently examined the ethical concerns related to a mediator's role with self-represented litigants, and is currently exploring issues related to foreclosure prevention and settlement conferences, the use of parenting coordinators, and expanding the use of arbitration. This committee plans to meet approximately three times a year.
Members
Hon. Elaine B. Brown
Indiana Court of Appeals
Indianapolis
Hon. Patrick J. Dietrick
Marion Superior Court
Indianapolis
Mag. Keith Doi
St. Joseph Superior Court
South Bend
Hon. Paul Freed
Fayette County
Connersville
Hon. Alicia Gooden
Marion Superior Court
Indianapolis
Hon. David E. Northam
Rush Circuit Court
Rushville
Mag. Lucas M. Rudisill
Green Circuit/Superior Court
Bloomfield
Hon. Sam Scheele, Chair
Lake Superior Court, Civil 5
Hammond
Hon. Davin Smith
Huntington Circuit Court
Huntington
Hon. Catherine Stafford
Monroe Circuit Court
Bloomington
Hon. Jeffrey D. Todd
Grant Superior Court #1
Marion
Hon. Benjamin Vanderpool
Wabash Circuit Court
Wabash
Hon. Joseph P. Weber
Clark Circuit Court #3
Jeffersonville
Staff Contact
Mike Commons, Staff Attorney
Indiana Office of Court Services
Phone: (317) 233-1579
michael.commons@courts.in.gov