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 Ward is a city in Jackson County, Texas, United States. The population was 200 at the 2000 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the population at 193 as of 1 July 2008.