About

An Attorney Recognized for His Negotiation and Litigation Skills

His peers recognize Attorney Steven C. Weiss for his legal abilities, and he has been selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers every year since 2005. He is also A.V. Preeminent peer-review rated (the highest rating), through Martindale-Hubbell, and has been for over 35 years. Mr. Weiss is a frequent lecturer on shipping and trade law and has written extensively for legal journals. He is known as a strong client advocate unafraid to take on complex litigation. Mr. Weiss' arguments have been incorporated into the rulings and opinions of state and federal judges. A seasoned legal advocate, his approach to representation provides his clients with peace of mind, enabling them to focus on pressing business issues.

A Practice Focused on Admiralty and Maritime Law

Attorney Weiss is the founder of Weiss Law Offices, P.C. He concentrates his practice on admiralty and maritime law, import and export, and negotiation of international and domestic contracts, shipping, forwarding, and transportation. An insightful, highly skilled negotiator and commercial litigator, Mr. Weiss provides Fortune 500 and midmarket companies with exemplary representation. Cases that he routinely takes on include:

Ocean shipping and transport agreements
Insurance coverage issues
Business transactions
Industrial leases
Warehousing
Various service and sales contracts

Attorney Weiss is best known for his responsiveness, professional ethics, work quality, and a stellar record of advocacy before administrative and judicial panels.

A Passion for Learning That Fuels Client Advocacy

Mr. Weiss commands an excellent working knowledge of the legal culture. While working full-time as a lawyer, he earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the world-renowned Northwestern University J.L. Kellogg School of Management. He laid a solid foundation for counseling business clients on operations management, finance, and strategy. His passion for learning is also reflected in his commitment to continuing education in his areas of legal concentration and the enjoyment he derives from teaching and mentoring others. Attorney Weiss is highly regarded for his due diligence, client-centered approach, and business acumen.

Contact Weiss Law Offices, P.C., Today

If you have questions or are seeking legal guidance, contact the office of Weiss Law Offices, P.C., directly. To schedule a meeting, call (847) 205-5309 or contact the firm via our contact form.