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.
Brookfield (formerly Grossdale) is a village in Cook County, Illinois, 13 miles (21 km) west of Chicago. The population was 19,085 at the 2000 census. It is home to the world-famous Brookfield Zoo.