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.
Pipestone is a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,280 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Pipestone County. The city is also the site of Pipestone National Monument.