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.
Cosmopolis is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,595 at the 2000 census. The city is often referred to by locals by its unofficial motto: "Cosmopolis: City... of the future!".