New York Opposition To Assignment of Contested Matter to Pro Bono Mediation is the process by which a party may challenge the assignment of a contested matter to free mediation services. This process is typically initiated when a court orders a party to attend a free mediation session, and the party does not agree to the assignment or does not feel that the assigned mediator is qualified. The opposing party may then file an opposition to the assignment of the contested matter to pro bono mediation. There are three main types of New York Opposition To Assignment of Contested Matter to Pro Bono Mediation: Request for Reconsideration, Motion to Vacate, and Motion for Stay of Proceedings. A Request for Reconsideration is a written request to the court to reconsider its decision to assign a matter to free mediation services. A Motion to Vacate is a motion to have the court’s order overturned and the matter dismissed. Finally, a Motion for Stay of Proceedings is a motion to have the court’s order stayed or suspended pending a ruling on the opposing party’s motion.