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.
Peabody is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The poulation is about 53,000. Peabody is located in Boston's North Shore suburban area.