The New York Order Appointing Mediation Advocate is a court order issued by a court in New York State that appoints a neutral third-party mediator to facilitate negotiations between parties in a dispute or legal action. This order is used to expedite the dispute resolution process and to ensure that all parties involved receive fair representation in the process. There are two types of New York Order Appointing Mediation Advocate: General Mediation Advocate (GMA) and Special Mediation Advocate (SMA). The GMA assists in the resolution of disputes between parties, while the SMA is appointed to handle a specific dispute or case. The mediator will review the facts of the dispute and work to find a mutually agreeable resolution. The mediator may also provide advice and suggestions to the parties on how to reach a successful outcome.