Testimonials

"Ed Weiss' extensive career in-house was a distinguishing strong suite. He not only knew the law that was applicable, but he had a really good understanding of the factual situation, and he understood the business. He definitely has a bit of a different background for a mediator. And when you're talking with somebody who's in that c-suite - and my client was a company president and definitely part of that c-suite - those people are talking a different language, but it's one that Ed clearly understood. And that definitely helps." 

"I felt Ed's experience as in-house counsel and his skillset were especially helpful during the mediation. He really knew contracts, knew what commercial parties should owe under the contract, whether the contract is reasonable, which sections and paragraphs are perhaps more enforceable than others." 

"Ed Weiss spent a lot of time preparing and really getting to know the case. He knew the law that was applicable to both sides. He talked to both attorneys before the mediation, so we really started the mediations before we even walked in there. He just got right to it."

"Ed Weiss is very fair, and really allowed both sides to have their say. He considered all the declarations and the pleadings and made a fair ruling that allowed us to go forward and get the case resolved. Sometimes you feel like arbitrators don't hear you. But I got the opposite sense from him. He allowed enough time and really considered everybody's viewpoints before he ruled."

"I had the pleasure of using Ed Weiss as a mediator in a very complex multi-million dollar patent infringement dispute. Given the posture of the dispute, the stakes involved, and the tension between the parties, I went into mediation with very low expectations of a fruitful result. Ed, however, clearly went into the mediation, not only prepared, but confident and determined to get the job done. Ed did not give up, and employed outside-of-the-box thinking to challenge the parties and their counsel throughout the process. And, when the evening approached and Ed needed to leave to catch his flight home, he volunteered to cancel his travel home and stayed until the job was done. Ed’s tireless efforts and determination is what caused the unresolvable case to resolve. Without hesitation, I recommend Ed to any client or lawyer who wants to use a mediator who takes their job seriously."

"I recently used Ed Weiss as a mediator, and he is exceptional. Drawing on his decades-long litigation (and resolution) experience and strong interpersonal skills, he quickly identifies and understands the salient issues, and then zeroes in on what is needed to reach a settlement that both sides can live with. He worked tirelessly with the parties in my case—continuing to encourage them when emotions were high and when there appeared to be an impasse—and he brought creative business solutions to the table. He made all the difference in getting the case settled. I highly recommend Ed and I certainly will use his services again."

"Ed is the real deal and perfectly suited to this job. It’s not often that you find extensive legal knowledge, savvy business understanding and common-sense street smarts all residing in one mind, but that’s what you get with Ed. He has a unique ability to walk into a complicated dispute and boil it down to a solution that is equitable, just and creative."

"I have worked closely with Ed at various points in his career. I have come to admire his legal knowledge, judgment and ability to get warring parties to find common ground. He has a preternatural skill to talk sense to the senseless, persuade them to follow a path to resolution and allow them to leave thinking it was they, not he, who came up with the idea. While Ed is always the smartest guy in the room, he never lets on that it is so. For Ed it is only about results and not about “Ed.”"

"Ed Weiss, who I have known and worked with extensively during the past 20 years, has the knowledge and experience of three lawyers, having worked in private “big-law” litigation practice, at the U.S. Attorney’s office trying cases, and then in-house managing complex litigation and as general counsel of one of the largest entertainment companies in the world. This unique skill set, coupled with his sharp legal mind and calm demeanor, gives Ed the ability to serve very effectively as a mediator or arbitrator for any kind of business or employment dispute."

"Ed is a long-time trusted advisor and colleague. He’s the kind of friend who tells you what you need to hear, not necessarily what you want to hear, but in a completely constructive manner. Rarely do you find someone who excels as a litigator and as a general counsel because as a litigator you’re often fighting for a win/lose outcome, and as a GC you often want to find a win/win. It’s precisely because of his experience, demeanor, and character that I trust Ed to find the best outcome in virtually any situation." 

"Thanks to Ed, the parties were able to reach a settlement, even when it seemed impossible. Ed's impressive skills made all the difference, and we couldn't be more grateful."