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.
Makinen is an unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Minnesota, USA. The community is located southeast of the city of Virginia on County Highway 16. U.S. Highway 53 is nearby.