ADR service

ADR is the abbreviation of alternative dispute resolution, which refers to the different ways people can resolve disputes without a trial. Common ADR processes include mediation, arbitration, and neutral evaluation. These processes are generally confidential, less formal, and less stressful than traditional court proceedings. ADR service refers to the organizations that provide alternative dispute resolution services. 

[Last reviewed in February of 2025 by the Wex Definitions Team]

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