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 Cerrito (formerly, Rust and County Line) is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. The population was 23,171 at the time of the 2000 census. The city is at an elevation of 69 feet (21 m).