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.
El Cajon is a city in San Diego County, California. The population was 94,869 at the 2000 census. Contrary to popular belief El Cajón is Spanish for "The Drawer" and not "The Box", relating to it being surrounded by mountains in a nestled valley.