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.
Rio Nido, California is a small, unincorporated resort community on the Russian River, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) east of Guerneville, in Sonoma County. The town's name means "river nest" in Spanish.