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Nicholas P. Weiss

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  • Family Law, Divorce, Consumer Law...
  • Ohio
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Lawyer Rating and Reviews
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Deanna Coleman
Deanna Coleman March 16, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Attorney Weiss is an excellent attorney. He is diligent and committed to his work and clients, offers sound advice, and can be trusted to do an excellent job with his legal endeavors. I recommend him whole-heartedly! View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Classmate at Law School
  • Other

Attorney Weiss were law school classmates. Additionally, as we both entered the legal profession, we found ourselves on opposing sides of cases.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Opposing Client

While working for my prior firm, on occasion there were situations where Attorney Weiss and I found ourselves on opposing sides. Specifically, Attorney Weiss would represent the Plaintiff while I represented a Defendant.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I believe the last case we had while opposite each other was in 2017 or 2018.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Attorney Weiss is incredibly diligent when it comes to representing his clients. I have noticed this not only when he was on the other side of a case, but also while we are talking generally about cases. He exhausts all options and prepares his clients well for what to expect in any given situation.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Attorney Weiss is very competent in his practice areas and fully understands the law and its implications for his clients. Additionally, when he is unfamiliar with a concept, he will research it and confirm his understanding with other attorneys who he knows are experienced and will provide sound advice. He has excellent legal knowledge.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Attorney Weiss does comprehensive analysis for his cases, considering even worst case and best case scenarios when considering the needs of his clients.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Attorney Weiss is a well-spoken and easy individual to speak with. He does not talk "legalese" but rather speaks to both professionals and his clients in ways that are easily understood. His communication is diligent, professional, and trustworthy.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

I believe Attorney Weiss is very ethical and professional. I have personally witnessed him tackle situations that are in the grey area when it comes to ethics, and in doing so, he always put the client and their needs first. I believe he is a tribute to our profession.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
I would recommend Attorney Weiss for general practice, but more specifically for family law, business litigation issues, and business consulting.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Legal Research
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Gary C Safir
Gary C Safir March 13, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
As a fierce advocate and consummate professional, with an excellent legal pedigree, and a sharp, forward-thinking legal mind, Nick Weiss is among the finest attorneys I have the privilege of knowing. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Classmate at Law School
  • Friend

Nick and I attended Case Western Reserve University School of Law. We also competed together on the Jonathan M. Ault Mock Trial Team. We had an winning record.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

I frequently refer cases to this attorney and seek his counsel on issues in his specialty

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
We communicate a great deal. I believe the last case I referred was in 2019.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

He genuinely cares about his clients and his work. He takes great pride in his work, and maintains high ethical standards.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

He has an excellent track record resolving and handling issues for his clients. He is exceedingly knowledgeable about cannabis law. I would hire him to represent my close friends and family.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

He is well versed in his specialty and does well to obtain concise, thoughtful answers to complicated questions.

Communication Skills: Excellent

I have often commented that Nick is among the most articulate people I've ever met.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Again, Nick is a fierce advocate but takes professionalism and ethical compliance extremely seriously.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Cannabis law, employment law, business litigation, civil rights.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Project Management
  • Transactions
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Nick Weiss is one of my closest colleagues and I respect him deeply. Any client would be well served with his representation.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes