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.
Chesterland is a census-designated place (CDP) in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,646 at the 2000 census. "Chesterland" is also the name by which most of unincorporated Chester Township is known. It was adopted in the early 20th century when the Post Office insisted that one of the two communities in Ohio known as Chester change its name. It is considered an exurb of Cleveland.