Negotiation Master Class
Nierman ADR
Where Experience Meets Resolution.™
Commercial Mediation and Arbitration
Trusted by Attorneys.
Respected by Clients.
Proven in Courtrooms.
Attorneys and clients choose Craig Nierman for his ability to bring clarity, fairness, and resolution to complex disputes. An AV-rated litigation veteran with jury trial, arbitration, and appellate advocacy experience on both sides of the “v,” he combines sound judgment with a practical, disciplined approach to dispute resolution.
Craig connects quickly with counsel and parties, identifies the salient issues, and guides the process toward resolution. His experience teaching law and publishing on ADR, insurance, and business law issues helps him narrow the focus and bring closure.
Craig has been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals and the Order of the Coif. He serves as the President of the American Academy of ADR Attorneys.
Education
Harvard Law School
University of Iowa, College of Law
J.D., with High Distinction
University of California, Davis
B.A., Political Science
Craig’s litigation clients included:
Commercial
Domestic and international businesses, non-profits, individuals, investors, and government agencies in a variety of contract, employment, tort, intellectual property, secured and unsecured debt, corporate governance, and acquisition matters, as well as real estate development, sale, mortgage, and leasing issues.
Torts
Plaintiffs and defendants in tort claims such as professional negligence, employment, wrongful death and injury, business property, and products liability.
Insurance
Carriers, policyholders, producers, and third parties in first and third party claims as well as extracontractual damages, producer errors and omissions, overlapping and excess policies, and subrogation.
Healthcare
Insurers, hospitals, individual providers, and patients in healthcare cases such as professional, premises, and products liability claims, payor/provider disputes (e.g., medical necessity, experimental issues, etc.), primary and secondary payor conflicts, and HIPAA compliance.
Flexible Mediation and Arbitration Options
Mediation
Craig comes in prepared.
He is not a “number carrier” or bully; instead, he knows the verdicts and law, gives frank feedback, and helps the parties evaluate their risks.
His credibility, established through decades in the courtroom, enables him to connect with everyone. Clients feel heard as he listens to their story and perspective. He persists—for months if necessary—to get the deal done.
Arbitration
Craig’s focus is on working for the parties (not the other way around). Arbitration should be faster, less expensive, and at least as fair as trial and he knows it is his job to deliver.
His cross-party expertise enables him to identify the salient issues and objectively apply the facts. He does not “milk” the process and does not favor “split the baby” outcomes. His awards are a straightforward application of the law and facts.
Recommended by Attorneys and Clients
Recommended by Attorneys and Clients
Next Steps
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