Small Claims Arbitration is considered an Alternative Dispute Resolution process. The topics include arbitrator selection, applicable law (procedural and substantive), the interplay between mediation and arbitration, effective use of arbitral.On this page you will learn how to file an arbitration claim, how to request mediation, and what documents are required for each process. Satisfied that the record is complete, the arbitrator shall declare the hearing closed. A credit card payment option is made available when filing your case online.