J. Mark Weiss

There’s no such thing as a good divorce. There is such a person as a good divorce lawyer. That person is Mark Weiss. The dissolution of my marriage of many years came as a traumatic shock. I interviewed several attorneys, “traditional” as well as collaborative. Mark was the first one with whom I s...poke. He immediately put me at ease and didn’t rush my questions. I left that initial meeting with a lot of information that helped me in subsequent interviews. Throughout the difficult year it took us to work through this process, I was fortunate to rely on Mark’s professional expertise, compassionate support, and wise counsel each step of the way. He immediately answered my phone calls and emails; he always made sure I understood every procedure and document; he explained every option presented to me. He worked well with the other attorney, the divorce coach, and the CPA, all of whom expertly and methodically helped me through what was a daunting and difficult experience. Together, the team’s efforts resulted in what I believe was a reasonable and fair settlement. I gratefully and vigorously recommend Mark Weiss if you are seeking honest, experienced, and highly capable legal representation.

Mark came to me highly recommended and I would pass on the same recommendation to others. Divorce is a wild ride on an emotional and financial rollercoaster and there are no safer hands for the throttle than Mark's. Mark is the voice of reason when you're in the front car and all you want to do is sc...ream. He's the voice of reason when you're stuck at the top of the ride and just despair over a good outcome. He is highly supportive when you're not sure this ride will ever be over and you will feel good again. If you chose to work toward a collaborative settlement Mark is who you want. One of his standout qualities is that he is true to the collaborative process, always guiding toward a settlement that both sides can accept. Mark is patient and his financial knowledge and problem solving skills are outstanding. . Mark was a rock during this process and I am grateful to him for bolstering my self confidence and helping to create a settlement that I wanted and had a hand in designing.

I went to Mr. Weiss because he is supposed to be a top collaborative attorney. At the time of my intake, my ex-husband and I had just made the decision to separate and I needed guidance during a very emotionally stressful time. Mr. Weiss allowed me to talk for an hour and a half without providing gui...dance or input. The only thing he did say at the end is that he did not know if the case would be appropriate for a collaborative approach. He then charged me his high hourly rate and I left feeling no more informed than when I walked in. I later called and expressed this in a respectful way to his assistant, who was apparently instructed to shield her employer from cranks such as myself, to express empathy and politely end the call without any sort of apology. I am shocked that Mr. Weiss felt no compunction taking a good sum of money for doing nothing but listen. I will add that I have never written a negative report about anyone before, ever. I am not someone who complains as a practice, to the contrary, it takes a lot for me to feel upset at a service level. I think the reason this felt so awful was because I was in such a vulnerable state at the time and Mr. Weiss seemed to have no compunctions whatsoever about letting me vent on and on, then do nothing and bill me a lot of money. I expected much more of him, and when I called to complain, didn't even get the courtesy of being able to speak to him directly.

Mark is a brilliant attorney and wonderful human being. He gives true meaning to the term “counselor at law.” Mark understands the emotional burden that divorcing spouses experience and was a constant voice of reason and reflection during my most difficult moments. If you want a lawyer who will ...use the divorce process as a vehicle to pick fights, settle scores and cause pain on your (soon to be) ex spouse, Mark isn’t your choice. The focus of his representation is guiding his clients through a difficult period without needless conflict or rancor, while ensuring that their legal and financial interests are protected. The “bulldog” approach may appear attractive at the outset of the divorce process to spouses who are angry and hurting, but “take no prisoners” divorce litigation is simply a way for lawyers to earn huge fees that ultimately leaves the parties emotionally scared and financially depleted. Divorce is inevitably painful and difficult as married couple are forced separate their legal and emotional and financial lives. However, the collaborative process is the smartest (and cheapest) way to navigate through the divorce process and enables the divorcing parties to move on with their lives while minimizing the financial cost and financial burden that the process entails.