Dispute resolution specialists should be familiar with multiple dispute resolution processes, both in and out of court. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes include arbitration, mediation, and negotiation. The stages of litigation include discovery, motions practice, and trial advocacy. Some attorneys practicing in this field may focus primarily on a specific type of ADR or a specific stage of the litigation process. Many civil litigation and ADR attorneys choose to focus their practice on certain subject matters, such as family law, personal injury, or commercial matters.