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.
Adrian is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Lenawee County. The population was 21,574 at the 2000 census. Adrian lies in Michigan's 7th congressional district.