The New York County Supreme Court offers parties access mediation and other ADR services in matrimonial, general civil, and commercial law disputes. The New York State Presumptive Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program seeks to provide litigants with alternative means to resolve their disputes.On this page you will learn how to file an arbitration claim, how to request mediation, and what documents are required for each process. In some arbitration clauses and under some applicable rules, mediation is a required step in the process of resolving a dispute before resorting to arbitration.