Jerome F. "Jerry" Weiss

As a neutral whose work has evolved over the past 20 years into an exclusively mediation-related practice, Jerome F. Weiss has drawn on his academic and practical experience and his years of work as a litigator, to accomplish a high success rate in the meaningful disposition of cases through alternative dispute resolution. Jerry benefited from his early experience in federal grant work, managing projects that addressed the backlog of cases through the use of early intervention/mediation in several major metropolitan areas in the United States. This experience in related issues and systems was invaluable in sharpening his mediation understanding and skills. As a private mediator and a mediator sitting on both Federal and State Panels, he has mediated a broad variety of cases. (See, TYPES OF MEDIATION PRACTICE.) As a litigator representing an extensive assortment of cases and clients in many forums, Jerry has further developed his understanding of the problems facing litigants and their counsel in the resolution of disputes. Jerry’s consultation and participation as a neutral has been sought by individuals and institutions both regionally and nationally.

Curriculum Vitae

Beyond general mediation training, Jerry has received training in several specific areas of mediation including Advanced Skills in Commercial and Construction Mediation, Process Technique, Disclosure Technique, Employment Dispute Resolution Systems, Training Lawyers in Mediation Advocacy, Federal Court Special Masters Skills, Mediation Advocacy Practices, Evaluative Mediation, and Intuitive Inquiry. He has been involved in the training of lawyers and neutrals in mediation.

Additionally, he has participated in advanced training in subject matters including the Mediator's Role in Commercial Mediation, Impasse Breaking Techniques in Complex Mediation, Advanced Negotiation Skills and Mediation Techniques, Complex Issues in Business Dispute Resolution, Ethics in Mediation, Advanced Skills for Settling Employment Cases, and Advanced Skills for Mediating Complex Cases.

Martindate Hubbell AV Preeminent, the highest possible peer review rating for 30 years
Best Lawyers in America, current edition for ADR
Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Mediators, the leading professional organization for active mediators worldwide
Ohio Super Lawyers, current edition for ADR
U.S. News-Best Lawyers Best Law Firms, Tier 1 in ADR, 2010 Inaugural Edition
Best Lawyers' 2013 Cleveland Mediation "Lawyer of the Year"