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.
University Place is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. Its population was 29,933 at the 2000 census. Based on per capita income, University Place ranks 81st of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.