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.
Champlin is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 22,193 at the 2000 census. It was once named chepaquepa, which roughly means "Land of the Bitner People". U.S. Route 169 serves as a main arterial route in the city.