You may contact the other side(s) and jointly fill out a. Submission to Arbitration, which can be found on our website.Learn More About the Arbitration Process in Texas and How It Helps to Resolve Disputes Outside of a Courtroom Setting. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes include arbitration, mediation, and negotiation. The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program in the Southern District of Texas is explained in District Court Local Rule 16.4. Answer the questions on the online form. Business arbitration is another commonly used alternative dispute resolution method. This method is more formal than mediation but less formal than court. Under the Act, ADR procedures may be used before a lawsuit is filed as the first step in settlement negotiations or late in the litigation process.