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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
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Consumer 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
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
We charge $100 for an initial thirty minute consultation.
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
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- 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.
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
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Ohio Grandparent Visitation Statute Unconstitutionally Disregards Parental Rights
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal
- 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
- Medical Marijuana in Custody Considerations
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Explored the extent to which a caregiver's medical marijuana use can impact custody decisions, as well as the safe and effective ways to use medical marijuana while parenting https://www.clemetrobar.org/?pg=CMBABlog&blAction=showEntry&blogEntry=87627
- 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
Certifications
- Attorney Bar License
- Ohio State Bar
Videos
Meet Our Lawyers - Nicholas P. Weiss, Esq. - N.P. Weiss Law
Hello from Nick Weiss and NP Weiss Law. I hope you'll look into us for your family law, real estate, estate planning, and estate administration needs.
Landlord updates for Cuyahoga County: Including new lead safety laws
1-hour webinar through the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association advising Cleveland area landlords on the new "residents first" approach from the city of Cleveland.
Partition
You and your boyfriend/girlfriend broke up, but what do you do with the house you bought together? An increasingly common dilemma for unmarried couples is what to do with the house. As much as lawyers like me yell from the rooftops “DON’T DO IT”, more and more calls come in asking what to do with property that’s in both parties’ names after a split. Essentially, based on your circumstances, you have three options.
My Roofer Broke My Roof. What Can I Do If They Can’t Pay?
My Roofer Broke My Roof. What Can I Do If They Can’t Pay? Nicholas P. Weiss, Esq. walks you through the process of collecting on a municipal bond when a contractor does bad work or walks off the job.
Divorce, Dissolution, and Legal Separation - N.P. Weiss Law, Cleveland, OH
Navigating the end of a marriage can be overwhelming, but understanding your legal options is the first step toward clarity. This video breaks down the differences between legal separation, dissolution, and divorce in Ohio, helping you decide which path best fits your situation. With clear explanations and practical guidance, this video is a valuable resource for anyone facing this challenging life transition. For personalized advice, schedule a consultation with N.P. Weiss Law to get the suppo
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372 Questions Answered
- Q. I'm 40 years old. What is my legal right as an adult to get my parents to leave me alone and let me have my house?
- A: If you are all titled owners of the house, and you don't want to live with them, then you either need to 1) buy out their interest in the property and have them move; 2) have them buy your interest in the property and then you move; 3) sell the property and everyone moves; or 4) if no one can agree to any of the other ideas, file an action for partition and have to court decide what to do with it.
- Q. Columbus, Ohio: How to I cash an estate check. Got it when I closed my deceased dads account today
- A: This is a common bank error. They are good at estates, where there is an administrator or executor. They are not good at summary administrations or release from administrations, where there is a commissioner. Your order from the court should have ordered the bank to pay the beneficiary directly or the commissioner, and they just didn't do that. Go back to the bank with your court documentation and make them re-issue the check.
Reminder that you will still need to file a commissioner's report after you deposit the money.
- Q. What to do if my sons dad is falsely claiming abuse/neglect to CPS in retaliation to recently filing child support?
- A: If you were never married and there is no custody order in place then you literally have all the power. Unmarried father's have no custodial rights in Ohio unless a court grants them parenting time. You would be within your rights to simply not give him any parenting time. In short, you already have full custody.
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