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.
Des Lacs is a city in Ward County, North Dakota in the United States. The population was 209 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area. Des Lacs was founded in 1888. Its name is French for "[of] The Lakes."