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.
Madison is a city in Lake County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 6,540 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Lake County and is home to Dakota State University.