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.
- 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
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
We charge $100 for an initial thirty minute consultation.
- Ohio
- Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services
- ID Number: 0090799
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- English
- 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. Practicing Family Law, Real Estate, and Estates.
- 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.
- 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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- 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.
- Ohio Cannabis and Hemp Chamber of Commerce
- Member
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- Warrensville Heights Chamber of Commerce
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- State Bar of Ohio
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- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
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- Ohio State Bar Association
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- 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
- 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
- Attorney Bar License
- Ohio State Bar
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.
Ohio Family Law: Divorce Timeline Overview
Thinking about divorce but unsure what to expect? If you're a working parent in Northeast Ohio, navigating divorce can feel overwhelming—especially when your career, finances, and children are all at...
Ohio Lease Requirements Landlords Can't Ignore
Missing This in Your Lease? It Could Cost You. Failing to include the right owner/agent information in your lease could strip you of vital legal protections. Don’t leave yourself exposed....
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.
N.P. Weiss Law Expands with Second Office in Elyria | Opening Sept. 1
N.P. Weiss Law is expanding. We’re proud to announce the opening of our second office in Elyria, Ohio, starting September 1, 2025. While we’ve long served clients across Lorain County, this new location allows us to offer even more convenient, in-person legal support in the heart of the community. Whether you're navigating a real estate dispute, facing a family law issue, or planning your estate, our team is here to help.
Divorce vs. Dissolution in Ohio: Key Differences Explained
Is divorce your only option in Ohio? Many couples are surprised to learn that dissolution may offer a faster, more affordable, and less stressful alternative. But how do you know which path fits your situation? In this brief video, Attorney Nicholas Weiss outlines the three legal ways to end a marriage in Ohio: contested divorce, uncontested divorce, and dissolution. This high-level overview helps viewers understand the basic differences between each option under Ohio family law.
Enforcing Custody Orders: What Parents Should Know
Are you dealing with a custody order that’s not being followed—and unsure what to do next? When one parent refuses to follow a court-ordered custody agreement, it can be frustrating, confusing, and emotionally draining. In this video, Attorney Nicholas Weiss of N.P. Weiss Law explains the legal steps Ohio parents can take to enforce custody orders and protect their parenting time.
Understanding Ohio Residential Property Disclosure Requirements
Buying or selling a home in Ohio? Understanding your rights and responsibilities under Ohio’s residential property disclosure laws is an important part of the process. In this short video, Nicholas Weiss provides a general overview of what both buyers and sellers should know about Ohio’s disclosure requirements in residential real estate transactions.
Cleveland Property Code Violations You Can't Ignore
Many landlords and property investors across Northeast Ohio are blindsided by costly citations—often without ever receiving proper notice. In this video, Attorney Nicholas Weiss explains how Cleveland’s increasingly aggressive property code enforcement can put your investment at risk—and what proactive steps you can take to stay protected.
- Q. How to proceed with stepparent adoption in Ohio?
- A: A stepparent adoption with an absent parent is actually pretty straightforward. Your new spouse will need to go to your county's probate court and, with your approval, petition the court to adopt your child. The biological father is entitled to notice of the proceedings, but his consent to the adoption is not required. Your new spouse will need to undergo a background check and will be interviewed by court personnel.
- Q. How to address visitation issues with my son's father in Ohio?
- A: Unfortunately there is no legal way to force your ex to be a good parent. If he chooses not to exercise visitation or spend time with your son, you can't make him (outside some therapy that he also likely would refuse). You could seek a change to your parenting plan (and potentially a corresponding change in child support) to offset your ex's lack of interest.
- Q. Ex violating divorce decree by withholding bonus payment.
- A: Thirty days from receipt of payment is pretty standard. Is he in violation of the decree? Probably. Should you take legal action until after April? Probably not. Once that timeline has passed if he still hasn't paid then your daughter should consider filing a motion to show cause.
