Alternative Dispute Resolution

Alternative Dispute Resolution

New York City Civil Court ADR Programs

Small Claims Mediation - Small Claims Arbitration - Part 28 Arbitration

The Civil Court of the City of New York has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $25,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court. It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $5,000 and a housing part for landlord-tenant matters of unlimited amounts and housing code violations.

Each borough has a mediation program. For more information, call Andrew D. Lewis at (646) 386-5727 or send email to mediationcivil@courts.state.ny.us.

Small Claims Arbitrators hear cases when the parties agree to arbitration. Arbitrators hear most small claims cases in New York City. In voluntary arbitration, the arbitrator's award is binding and final. Parties may not seek a trial if they are unsatisfied with the arbitrator's award. To learn more about arbitration in Small Claims court, contact the Chief Clerk of Small Claims Court at (646) 386-5420.

Part 28 Arbitration
For civil actions for money only (less than $10,000) parties may request arbitration. Each party retains the right to a trial if the parties are unsatisfied with the outcome in arbitration.

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