By December 1998, the Authority was demanding arbitration to resolve various disputes between it and C.C. Partners. ADR is the common term for different ways of settling a dispute.ADR includes mediation, arbitration, neutral evaluation, settlement conferences. RAP offers free mediation services to both tenants and property owners when they have disputes. This is a confidential and voluntary process. (This is the second article in a 12part series on domestic arbitration, offering a clear guide through each stage of the process. Free Consultation - Call (925) 463-2575 - Stephen M. Fuerch help companies with business issues including Corporate and Business Litigation cases. Don't use illegible fonts in your arbitration agreements. Arbitration is essentially a paid private trial, in other words, a method to resolve disputes without going to court. IMPORTANT NOTE: The ADR Local Rules were updated effective May 1, 2018.