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.
West Hempstead is a hamlet in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 18,713 at the 2000 census. West Hempstead is an unincorporated area in the Town of Hempstead.