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.
Festus is a city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 11,246 at the 2008 estimated census. Festus and its neighbor Crystal City are often collectively known as the "Twin Cities"; however, they are incorporated separately. Festus is also notable for being the hometown of the Bottle Rockets. It was referenced in the George Jones/Tammy Wynette duet "We're not the Jet Set".