Resolve Disputes With Proven Mediation Services

Settle multi-party conflicts, manage risks, and achieve successful resolutions.

Mediation Services and Professional Qualifications

Mr. Weiss has handled mediations involving dozens of parties. Mr. Weiss founded his own mediation and construction boutique firm in 2012. He is able to assist you in mediating your dispute or enforcing your contracts to help manage risk in any civil case. Mr. Weiss has also been selected as a neutral mediator and arbitrator in many construction cases.

If you need an aggressive mediator who can handle intransigent parties, Mr. Weiss is the person who can be as tough as necessary to achieve a successful mediation.

Professional Education and Qualifications

  • Florida State University, College of Law, JD, Law, Cum Laude 1974-1977
  • Florida State University, Political Science & Government, BA, Cum Laude 1970-1974

Bar Admissions

  • Florida Bar (1977) Board Certified - Construction 2005-2022
  • Florida State Courts
  • U.S. District Courts (Middle and Southern Districts of Florida and District of Colorado)
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Designations, Activities, and Memberships

  • Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated 
  • The Best Lawyers in America guide, Construction Law Litigation 
  • The Best Lawyers in America guide, Construction Law 
  • The Best Lawyers in America guide, Bet the Company Litigation Lawyer of the Year
  • The Best Lawyers in America guide, Construction Law Lawyer of the Year
  • The Best Lawyers in America guide, Orlando, Best Law Firms Tier 1 - Construction Law/Tier 2 - Litigation - Construction
  • The Best Lawyers in America guide, Orlando, Best Law Firms Tier 2 - Construction Law/Tier 2 - Litigation - Construction
  • Orlando Magazine, Best Lawyers, Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Orlando Magazine, Best Lawyers, Construction Law, Litigation - Construction
  • Orlando Magazine, Top Orlando-Area Attorneys
  • U.S. News & World Report, Best Law Firm Ranking 
  • Florida Super Lawyers magazine
  • Florida Super Lawyers magazine, Top 100 Florida Super Lawyers 
  • Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend magazine
  • Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards - Arbitration & Mediation - Law Firm of the Year
  • Chambers USA - America's Leading Business Lawyers guide, Construction Law 
  • ​Orange County Bar Association
  • Orange County Legal Aid Society
  • The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel - AV Preeminent Top Rated Lawyers - Construction
  • ​The American Registry - America's Most Honored Professionals - Top 10%
  • The American Registry - ​America's Most Honored Professionals - Top 1%

Construction Mediation: Dos and Don’ts During the Next "COVID-19"

Construction disputes often involve many parties and complex issues, so with a global pandemic unfolding, force majeure provisions being invoked, and many projects at a standstill, a more effective way to settle these disputes other than litigation is necessary. Here is where construction mediation can come in handy. Before getting started, review these dos and don’ts to make your session a success.

Do Be Open to Virtual Mediation

With the virus still impacting multiple industries and public health professionals still cautioning the need for social distancing, many mediators and legal professionals are working with more remote arrangements, such as virtual mediation. This process works similarly to traditional mediation, except the parties do not have to be physically present at the mediation site.

Do Be Flexible

One of the tremendous benefits of construction mediation is the ability to reach an agreement that is based on creative terms customized to the parties’ wishes. Construction disputes may be resolved by modifying the contract, entering into a new contract, postponing deadlines, agreeing to certain third-party vendors, or various other options that may not be imposed by a court of law. By being open to different possibilities, you may be able to emerge from the dispute in a better position than if you engaged in protracted litigation.

Do Be Prepared

Even though the pandemic may have interfered with your construction project, do your best to be prepared for construction mediation. This may be the very last day of your dispute, so come prepared for the mediation with documentation showing change orders, delays, the original contract, and other relevant evidence that can help support your version of events. The other side needs to know that continued litigation can have an incentive to settle the case.

Don't Draw a Line in the Sand

On the other hand, it is important to avoid getting too stuck on your position so that you shut out all reason and possibility of resolving your dispute. Do not go into mediation—especially during a pandemic—with only one possible outcome in mind, such as a specific dollar amount of damages. Consider other potential solutions and be willing to hear them out.

Don't Expect All Mediators to Be the Same

Construction disputes are quite complex, so you must work with a mediator who is familiar with them and the possible outcomes. Christopher J. Weiss is a board-certified construction attorney with more than 40 years ’ experience, so he can anticipate potential legal issues and solutions that may be borne out of these disputes. Learn about your mediator’s background and experience level before agreeing to a mediator.

Learn More

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Resolve Your Multi-Party Disputes Efficiently

Avoid protracted, costly courtroom battles through decisive dispute resolution. Contact Christopher Weiss, Attorney at Law, to schedule a structured civil or construction mediation session.