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.
Essex is a town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. The population was 18,626 at the 2000 census. By population, Essex is the largest town in Vermont, and the second-largest municipality.