Alternative Dispute Resolution is a mechanism by which different types of legal disputes are resolved through out-of-court processes like arbitration, and mediation as an alternative to civil litigation. ADR methods can be effective in reducing the time, money, and adversarial nature associated with traditional court-based proceedings.
Cool (formerly, Cave Valley) is a small unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California, about 70 miles from Sacramento, the state capital. Cool is at an elevation of 1532 feet (467 m). The population is about 2527, and the community is inside area code 530 with a ZIP code of 95614.