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.
Petersburg is a city in Washington Township, Pike County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,570 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Pike County. Petersburg is part of the Jasper Micropolitan Statistical Area.