Court of Claims

Court of Claims sits within White Plains’ civic square—Grand Street’s midtown stretch where bus routes and office towers meet convenience stores. Claims and judgments for the state pass through its downtown office. The organization handles claims against New York State agencies while following a strict statutory process; its caseload spans personal injury, property damage, and contract disputes. Walk the 140 Grand St #910 corridor and you’ll find White Plains’ 10601 corner where government services cluster—Social Security, the county clerk, and administrative hearings. Court of Claims calls this same building home, slip-sheeted between quiet floors. Reviewing records and filing motions comprises much of the daily rhythm; deadlines punctuate the hours. Filing deadlines matter—expiration dates for notice of intention do not stretch. Petitioners submit affidavits and exhibits within tight windows; law clerks page dockets and calculate timelines. Practitioners bring claimants for conferences convened by special referees; decisions are mailed after review. The ninth-floor suite simplifies process for pro se parties—forms are available in English and Spanish. Dial (914) 428-6888 for the claims clerk on duty; they’ll confirm whether your matter has already been assigned. Restricted submission hours mean an early call saves an extra trip downtown. Find the step-by-step map with one click—https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c29438fba1ce23:0x59a12913cd60e28c keeps the route and parking garages clear.