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Nicholas P. Weiss
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Biography
Nick Weiss opened his practice after years of practicing civil litigation and in-house counsel experience. A transplant from Maine, he now represents families, individuals, and businesses, throughout northeast Ohio. He is proud to have been AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubbell in 2020, and was selected as one of the exclusive Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2022.
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Consumer Law
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Ohio
- Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services
- ID Number: 0090799
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Languages
- English
Professional Experience
- Founder and Attorney
- N.P. Weiss Law
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- Your home for legal services. Advocating for Northeast Ohio’s businesses, families, and communities
- Litigation Attorney
- The Gertsburg Law Firm
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- Represented clients in contract disputes, non-competition disputes, consumer disputes, and probate and domestic relations litigation.
- Manager and Legal Counsel
- Sterling Jewlers
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- • Managed daily, heavy-volume high-paced docket of claims and complaints against the company with an emphasis on consumer litigation and regulatory matters. • Managed outside counsel to efficient and valuable outcomes. Settled a $10,500,000 claim for $15,000 following intensive investigation.
- Associate Attorney
- Fanger and Associates, LLC
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- • Independently managed client caseload. • Obtained favorable client outcomes through settlement and litigation: Obtained a favorable settlement against Bank of America for wrongfully winterizing a house not under foreclosure; Obtained payment of attorney fees for spouse in contentious divorce proceedings involving children. • Conducted and defended depositions. • Drafted motions, briefs and research memoranda.
- Legal Intern
- Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic
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- Negotiated and drafted transfers of residential real estate between governmental organizations and private developers. Incorporated Larchmere Porchfest as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
- Law Clerk
- Turk and Associates, LLC
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- Legal research and assistance in matters relating to Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Family Law, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Affairs, and various Probate Administration.
Education
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- J.D. (2013) | International Law
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- Honors: William E. Davis Prize for Excellence in Trial Advocacy
- Activities: Senior Editor: Case Journal of International Law; Legal Intern: Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic; Litigator: Case Mock Trial Team; Senior Editor: War Crimes Prosecution Watch.
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- The College of Wooster
- B.A. (2009) | International Relations
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Awards
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- uper Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. The Rising Star designation is for attorneys under 40 who have been practicing less than 10 years.
- AV- Preeminent
- Martindale Hubble
- Martindale Hubble highest award for attorney excellence.
- William E. Davis Prize for Excellence in Trial Advocacy
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Professional Associations
- Ohio Cannabis and Hemp Chamber of Commerce
- Member
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- Warrensville Heights Chamber of Commerce
- Member
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- State Bar of Ohio
- Member
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- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Member
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- Ohio State Bar Association
- Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Somebody Else's Problem: How the United States and Canada Violate International Law and Fail to Ensure the Prosecution of War Criminals
- Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law
Speaking Engagements
- Trends in Legal and Finance, Warrensville Heights Chamber of Commerce AM Learning Series
- Presented at a round table with a group of subject matter experts to discuss and address legal and finance questions.
- The New Altered Reality: Medical Marijuana Opportunities and Insights, Important Trends in 2018 for Legal and Finance
- Warrensville Heights Area Chamber of Commerce
- I, along with a panel of experts, discussed the consequences of legalization of medical marijuana on the business community.
- Important Trends in 2018 for Legal and Finance
- Warrensville Heights Chamber of Commerce
- I participated in a panel of experts to take part in a lively discussion on financial literacy, protecting data and devices from the “black market”, and the increasing dangers from “bad actors” among high interest – so-called payday – lending institutions
- Preparing for the Hurdles of Starting a Cannabis Business, Medical Marijuana Business Seminar, Benjamin Rose Institute
- MM360
- http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07efhb33dp899df1a2&llr=z5kdi69ab
- Boundaries and Easements: Identifying, Classifying and Locating Easement, Trends in Legal and Finance
- Warrensville Heights Chamber of Commerce
- Provided continuing education to landmen regarding updates in Ohio’s property law regarding easements. https://whacc.org/legalfinance-roundtable-discussion-2019/
Certifications
- Attorney Bar License
- Ohio State Bar
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- NP Weiss Law
- Blog
- We Bought a House Together and then We Broke Up. What Do We Do?
- Should I Get a Prenup?
June 11, 2022 - Where There’s a Will Estate Planning 101
January 24, 2022 - Negligent Home Inspection?
August 6, 2021
- Blog
- Where There’s a Will Estate Planning 101
- Should I Get a Prenup?
June 11, 2022 - Where There’s a Will Estate Planning 101
January 24, 2022 - Negligent Home Inspection?
August 6, 2021
- Blog
- Negligent Home Inspector?
- Should I Get a Prenup?
June 11, 2022 - Where There’s a Will Estate Planning 101
January 24, 2022 - Negligent Home Inspection?
August 6, 2021
Legal Answers
167 Questions Answered
- Q. In Ohio can someone reduce the amount they are to inherit to give more to the other heirs or do you have to do per will.
- A: A person receiving money in an inheritance can do whatever they want with it. They can waive some of their inheritance if they wish, but the easier thing to do would be to just transfer some of their inherited funds to the parties who did not receive anything.
- Q. Where can I find a separation agreement that says I want a dissolution of marriage?
- A: It does not need to say it's for a dissolution. In either a divorce or dissolution by agreement the separation agreement is only a part of the total judgment that divides assets and debts between the parties.
- Q. Dividing marital assets-does using dividend checks jointly make the principal amount on an inheritance community prop.?
- A: It is highly unlikely that would be considered marital property.
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