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.
Cottage Grove is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,059 at the 2000 census. It is a fast growing suburb of Madison and shares a school district with Monona. The village is located within the Town of Cottage Grove.