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.
Cedar Lake is a town in Hanover and Center townships, Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 9,279 at the 2000 census. The town is known for Cedar Lake (formerly Lake of the Red Cedars, Armour).