Nierman ADR

Where Experience Meets Resolution.™

Mediation & Arbitration

Meet Craig Nierman

Experienced. Fair. Persistent. An “AV” rated, 25-year litigation veteran, Craig has substantial experience on both sides of the “v” through jury and bench trials, injunctive relief, dispositive motions, arbitrations, and appeals.

His thought leadership is helping to shape the ADR space. The American Bar Association recently published his articles on applying empirical research to negotiating and the psychological issues associated with virtual mediation. The Business Law textbook he co-authored is its third edition.

Craig teaches at the University of Iowa College of Law (Arbitration and Insurance Law), is a a member of the Order of the Coif, and serves as the President of the American Academy of ADR Attorneys.

Education

Harvard Law School

Negotiation Master Class

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

Businesses, non-profits, individuals, investors, and government agencies in a variety of contract, employment, tort, trade secret, 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, wrongful death and injury, employment, 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.

Mediation

Craig comes in prepared.

He is not a “number carrier” or bully; instead, he knows the verdicts and law, gives frank feedback, and lets the parties evaluate their risks.

His credibility, established decades of helping both plaintiffs and defendants, enables him to connect in all rooms. 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.

Recommendations

“Mr. Nierman does an extraordinary job. Based on my experience working with him, he is right up there with the best of the best.”
J.D.Illinois Litigation Attorney

“He does not quit. One of the best I have ever worked with.”
M.M.Iowa Litigant

“Craig went above and beyond to shepherd the parties to a resolution and early settlement. He didn't give up, even when the parties stalled.”
J.G.Florida In-House Attorney