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.
Black River is a village in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 1,285 at the 2000 census. The Village of Black River is on the border of the Town of Le Ray and the Town of Rutland. The village is east of Watertown.