Meet Nicole Weaver, Mediator Serving Orlando and Statewide Florida
I'm a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator with a law degree, an MBA, and more than 300 settled mediations behind me, helping businesses, creators, and property owners resolve disputes without losing sight of what's actually at stake.
Credentials Built for Complex Disputes
Most mediators come to the table with a law degree. Few also bring a business degree, and fewer still bring both alongside a Florida Supreme Court Certification. That combination is what I built my practice on, and it's the reason clients bring me disputes that go beyond a straightforward legal disagreement.
- J.D., University of Miami School of Law
- MBA, Rollins College
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
- Licensed to practice law in Florida and California
The Rollins MBA is what pushes me to evaluate a dispute in terms of cost, timing, and long-term consequences, not just legal exposure.
Inside Experience, Not Studied From the Outside
Before founding my own practice, I spent years working inside the entertainment industry itself, in legal and executive roles at Sony Pictures Entertainment, BMG U.S. Latin, and Gavel Entertainment. I've sat on the side of the table my entertainment clients are on now, negotiating deals, managing IP, and making decisions under real business pressure. That entertainment law background is also why I currently serve as Legislative Chair of the Florida Bar's Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section.
What Clients and Colleagues Say
Every case is different, but the feedback tends to echo the same things: preparation, directness, and a genuine read on what each side actually needs to move forward. The full collection of client and colleague testimonials is worth a look before you decide.
Established in 2002, Still Hands-On Today
Legal Weaver Mediation is my mediation practice, operating under my law license as the Law Office of Nicole Weaver, PLLC. I founded the firm in 2002, and I still personally handle every mediation, entertainment law matter, and business law case that comes through the firm. That's more than two decades of continuous
mediation practice, not a rotating cast of associates passing files back and forth. I don't see mediation as just refereeing a conversation between two sides. I look at the legal issues, the business realities, and the people affected by the outcome, and try to weave all three into a resolution that actually holds up once the mediation ends.
Common Questions About Nicole Weaver
Who is Nicole Weaver?
Nicole Weaver is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and the founder of the Law Office of Nicole Weaver, PLLC, based in Orlando. She holds a J.D. from the University of Miami and an MBA from Rollins College, and has practiced mediation, entertainment law, and business law since founding her firm in 2002. Her background also includes legal and executive roles at Sony Pictures Entertainment, BMG U.S. Latin, and Gavel Entertainment.
Is there a mediator with an entertainment law background in Florida?
Yes. Nicole Weaver combines Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator status with real entertainment industry experience, including prior roles at Sony Pictures Entertainment, BMG U.S. Latin, and Gavel Entertainment. She also serves as Legislative Chair of the Florida Bar's Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section, a combination uncommon among mediators handling IP, contract, and media rights disputes.
What credentials should I look for in an attorney mediator in Orlando?
Florida Supreme Court Certification is the baseline credential, confirming a mediator has met the state's training and experience requirements for circuit civil cases. Beyond that, a business background and industry experience relevant to the dispute add real value for complex cases. Nicole Weaver holds all three, along with more than two decades of continuous practice based in Orlando.
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Let's Talk About Your Situation
If a dispute is heading toward mediation, or you're trying to figure out if it should, I'm happy to talk it through. Every conversation starts with the specifics of your situation, not a generic pitch.
