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.
Sumner is a city in northern Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 8,504 at the 2000 census. Nearby cities include Puyallup to the west, Auburn to the north, and Enumclaw to the east.