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.
Barnstead is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 3,886 at the 2000 census. Home to the Suncook Lakes, Barnstead includes the villages of Center Barnstead and Barnstead Parade.