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.
Manning is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States on the Sunset Highway. Manning was named for Martin Manning, who took up a land claim there in 1865. Manning post office was established in 1890. The Banks–Vernonia State Trail, a rail trail conversion, passes through Manning.