Conflict resolution has shown great evolution over time. A long time ago, before the advent of modern civilization, when people lived in tribes or clans, two parties in the conflict would make the battle known to the rest of the community and a tribunal, made up mostly of the old and wise, would judge the case. They were believed to be impartial, and their word was law. With the adaptation of modern civilization, the system was much the same; a set of rules were written down, in what is now known as the constitution and any conflict between members of the community was judged against this set of rules. This came to be known as the judiciary, in which formal courts were built and professionals trained on the law; to argue for or against the accused party based on the proposal. This system is still changing, with a new modification known as alternative dispute resolution. The following paper attempts to outline the evolution, advantages, and concerns surrounding alternative dispute resolution.