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.
Dunkirk is a city in Chautauqua County, New York in the USA. The population was 13,131 at the 2000 census. Dunkirk is on shore of Lake Erie and shares a border with the village of Fredonia. The city is surrounded by the town of Dunkirk. The National Guard has a base in Dunkirk.