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.
Smicksburg is a borough in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 49 at the 2000 census, and is one of the smallest incorporated boroughs in Pennsylvania. It was founded by Reverend J. George Smick. Most of the citizens are Amish.