ADR Options is one of the leading ADR providers across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Settling cases since 1993, the firm has resolved more than 30,000 matters on a foundational premise: most claims settle before trial, often on the courthouse steps, so disputes should be resolved equitably and cost-effectively, before discovery, experts, and trial consume time and money that belong to the parties.
Founded in 1993 by Thomas Rutter, J.D. and Michael Carney, M.B.A., ADR Options built its reputation on neutrals who are former judges and accomplished trial attorneys, backed by scheduling professionals who understand that speed matters. Maggy Carney, BSEE, M.B.A., has led the firm to new heights since taking over as President in 2013.
The firm’s work has been recognized consistently. U.S. News & World Report ranks ADR Options Tier 1 for arbitration and mediation. The Legal Intelligencer, whose awards reflect the Philadelphia legal community, has recognized ADR Options every year since the ranking began in 2010, and in 2026 named the firm Best ADR Company and Best Online ADR Resource, and recognized one of its neutrals as Best Individual Mediator.
“I am very excited to be part of the Accordia Group platform as I believe that it will help us grow while allowing us to continue to provide the highest level of customer service and support for our neutrals and clients,” said Maggy Carney, President.
ADR Options continues to operate as it always has, with the same neutrals, the same clients, and the same standards, while gaining access to a wider platform, shared best practices, and the resources of a larger network.
Today ADR Options carries the Mid-Atlantic for Accordia Group, with more than three decades of settlements behind it.
The brand spotlight series continues across the Accordia Group platform. To read more about the firms that make it up: NAM, the anchor brand headquartered in New York; Alvarez Dispute Resolution, bilingual representing the Southeast; Salmon & Dulberg, thirty years in Florida; and ADR Support, the operational partner behind independent neutrals.
