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.
Farmington is a town in and the county seat of Franklin County, Maine, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 7,410. Farmington is home to the University of Maine at Farmington, the Ski Museum of Maine, and the annual Farmington Fair.