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.
See also Engelhard (disambiguation): Engelhard is a small unincorporated fishing community in Lake Landing Township on the mainland of Hyde County, North Carolina, United States. It has access to the Pamlico Sound.