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.
Balsam Grove is a unincorporated community located in Transylvania County, North Carolina within Pisgah National Forest and Nantahala National Forest. The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute is located in Balsam Grove.