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.
Avon Park is a city in Highlands County, Florida, United States. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population in 2006 at 8,879. It is the oldest city in Highlands County, and was named after Stratford-upon-Avon, England.