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.
Concordia is a city in Cloud County, Kansas, United States. The population was 5,714 at the 2000 census, and it was estimated to be 5,281 in the year 2006. It is the county seat of Cloud County.