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.
Hopwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,006 at the 2000 census. It is located in South Union Township. Hopwood, Pennsylvania was named after John Hopwood.