Arbitration:

A) is a common form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
B) typically bars attorneys from the process
C) is a less formalized process than mediation
D) has escaped the controversy that has surrounded the mediation process
E) is accurately described by all of the above

Arbitration is indeed a common form of ADR, where a neutral third party is called in to make a binding decision on the dispute. The other statements, such as barring attorneys and being less formal than mediation, are not necessarily accurate for all arbitration proceedings. Additionally, there has been controversy surrounding the fairness and impartiality of some arbitration processes.