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.
La Grulla is a city in Starr County, Texas, United States, founded by Juan Santiago Longoria in 1836. The population was 1,211 at the 2000 census.