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.
Shields (also Shield) is an unincorporated community in Morton County, North Dakota, United States. Its elevation is 1,808 feet (551 m). Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 58569.