PADRE: Phillips ADR Enterprises
Phillips ADR Enterprises (PADRE)

A Relentless

Approach to

Resolution

The ADR Offices of Former U.S. District Judge

Layn R. Phillips

A Relentless Approach to Resolution

The ADR Offices of Former U.S. District Judge Layn R. Phillips

Scales of Justice

The Leading Mediators and Arbitrators in the United States

While it’s true that some disputes must be litigated to conclusion, we believe such cases are the exception. Our mediation and arbitration experience, preparation and fierce neutrality significantly increase the likelihood of your matter reaching resolution. In less time. For less cost. With greater certainty and satisfaction than the litigation alternative.

Why Padre?

PADRE: Phillips ADR Enterprises

Leading

Phillips Alternative Dispute Resolution Enterprises (PADRE) is the leading mediation and arbitration group in the United States. PADRE has an unmatched track record in settling complex, high-stakes matters of all kinds.

PADRE: Phillips ADR Enterprises

Relentless

Phillips Alternative Dispute Resolution Enterprises (PADRE) follows a relentless, merits-based approach to resolving complex matters. This approach scales to various types and sizes of disputes involving substantial risk.

PADRE: Phillips ADR Enterprises

Inclusive

Phillips Alternative Dispute Resolution Enterprises (PADRE) is an industry leader in capitalizing on the advantages of diversity, equity and inclusion. PADRE’s commitment serves as a cornerstone to its approach to resolving disputes.

“The process, once again, it was the same expert mediator who did a marvelous job here and across multiple sessions, double-blind recommendation accepted by the parties.”

Judge Edmond Chang (N.D. Ill.)Sept. 24, 2024 Transcript of final approval hearing, 11:5-8.

“You've got the best mediator in America working with you.”

U.S. District Judge Richard M. GergelStatus Conference, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina, Case No. MDL No. 2:18-mn-2873 (July 19,2024)

“Phillips ADR mediators are among the best in the nation.”

U.S. District Judge Stephen MurphyOrder Appointing Discovery Master, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Case No. 12-CV1144

“The involvement of a skilled mediator like Judge Phillips is always a positive factor that gives the Court comfort.”

J. Travis Laster, Vice ChancellorSettlement Hearing, Delaware Chancery Court, Case No. 2018-0484

Alternative Dispute Resolution Services - Areas of Expertise

  • Antitrust
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Bankruptcy
  • Biometric Privacy
  • Class Action
  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Contract
  • Consumer Protection (e.g., Privacy, Deceptive Marketing, FCRA)
  • Data Breach
  • Delaware Chancery Court
  • Derivative
  • Environmental
  • Employment
  • False Claims Act
  • Fraud
  • Information Technology
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Intellectual Property
  • Mass Tort
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Oil and Gas Industry
  • Online Gaming
  • Partnership and Business Combination
  • Patent and Trade Secrets
  • Personal Injury
  • Property Damage / Products Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Property Damage / Products Liability
  • Public Nuisance
  • Real Estate
  • Securities
  • Sexual Discrimination and Abuse
  • Shareholder Derivative
  • Social Media
  • Sports and Entertainment
  • Toxic Torts
  • Wildfires
PADRE: Phillips ADR Enterprises

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