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.
Springfield is a city in and county seat of Washington County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,634 at the 2000 census.. It was established in 1793 and probably named for springs in the area.