Negotiation Master Class
Nierman ADR
Where Experience Meets Resolution.™
Commercial Arbitration
and Mediation
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 experience on both sides of the “v,” he applies sound judgment and a disciplined, practical approach to dispute resolution.
Craig is known for his ability to connect with counsel and parties, quickly identify the issues that matter, and guide cases to resolution. Drawing on his experience teaching law and publishing on ADR, insurance, and business law, he has brought hundreds of matters to 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:
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 and other providers, as well as patients in healthcare cases. Matters included payor/provider disputes including determination of medical necessity, emergent care, and experimental treatment; professional, premises, and products liability claims; balance billing/collections; and HIPAA compliance.
Commercial
Domestic and international businesses, non-profits, consumers, investors, and government agencies in a variety of contract, employment, class action, tort, intellectual property, debt and equity financing, 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.
Arbitration and Mediation Options
Arbitration
Craig’s focus is on serving the parties, not the process. He believes that arbitration should be faster, less expensive, and at least as fair as trial—and he takes responsibility for making that happen.
With experience across all sides of disputes, Craig identifies the salient issues, objectively applies the facts, and moves the process forward efficiently. His awards reflect a clear, straightforward application of the law and the evidence, rather than trying to make everyone happy.
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.
Recommended by Attorneys and Clients
Recommended by Attorneys and Clients
Next Steps
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Thought Leadership and Speaking Engagements
