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.
Big Lake is a city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 6,063 at the 2000 census. U.S. Route 10 and Minnesota State Highway 25 are two of the main arterial routes in the city.