New York Motions and Preliminary Conferences are legal proceedings held in New York State Courts. These conferences are held prior to a trial to resolve issues, such as discovery disputes or to talk about a settlement. The goal of a motion is to get a court order that will help a party to a case achieve their goals. Preliminary conferences are held to discuss a case in a less formal setting, and can include settlement discussions or other matters. The types of New York Motions and Preliminary Conferences include summary judgment motions, discovery motions, motion to dismiss, motion to compel, motion for summary judgment, motion for a protective order, motion to amend, and motion for sanctions.