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.
Tomales (formerly, Tomalles) is a census-designated place (CDP) on State Route 1 in Marin County, California, United States. The population was 210 at the 2000 census. The largest employer in Tomales is Tomales High School, which has a student body of approximately 250.