Alternative Dispute Resolution
ADR refers to any means of settling a dispute outside of a courtroom. ADR can involve arbitration, mediation, or other forms of conflict resolution– and it can be voluntary or compulsory. Most ADR practitioners have significant prior litigation experience or expertise in a particular field of law.
Web Resources
Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (JAMS)
American Bar Association, Section of Dispute Resolution
Representative Employers
American Arbitration Association