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Nicholas P. Weiss

Nicholas P. Weiss

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  • Ohio
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Biography

Nick Weiss opened his practice after years of 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 every year since 2020 and is an Ohio Rising Star on Superlawyers.

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
- Current
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
- Current
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Warrensville Heights Chamber of Commerce
Member
- Current
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State Bar of Ohio
Member
- Current
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Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Ohio State Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Publications
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/
What I Wish I’d Known: Reducing Small Business Legal Vulnerability, Richfield Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Richfield Chamber of Commerce
Spoke to chamber members and encouraged them to conduct an audit of the most common legal vulnerabilities that can lead to damaging lawsuits and fines.
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?
Blog
Where There’s a Will Estate Planning 101
Blog
Does your business need a lawyer?
Legal Answers
286 Questions Answered
Q. my father passed away and did not list a beneficiary on his 401k. do his kids receive this benefit ?
A: His estate receives this benefit. The estate then disburses the funds in accordance with the will. If there is no will, then it is disbursed according to Ohio's intestacy statute. If he is unmarried, it is likely that the kids will take all of the funds.
Q. What do I do as the beneficiary of a trust that I believe my mother, the trustee, is accessing without my knowledge?
A: Any beneficiary of a trust with a fully vested interest may seek a copy of the trust document and an accounting of the trust from the trustee at any time. If the Trustee refuses, the beneficiary may bring an action for an accounting against them. This is the beneficiary's remedy if the the trustee does not timely respond.
Q. I am listed as beneficiary on my father’s will. It by name excludes my sister. Should I be concerned about her contestin
A: Yes. Most wills include provisions that disinherit anyone contesting a will. In this case, she is already disinherited, so there is no downside to her contesting the will.

On the other hand, will contests are HARD. It is very difficult to prove either undue influence or lack of capacity, the most common methods of invalidating a will. Most attorneys will require a substantial up-front payment before taking something like that on. If she lacks the assets for that kind of challenge, a legitimate claim is unlikely.
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Contact & Map
3091 Mayfield Rd
Suite 320A
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Telephone: (216) 417-5111
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed