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.
Jefferson Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the town of Yorktown in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 14,891 at the 2000 census. It is a hot spot for local shoppers, due to its own Jefferson Valley Mall.