Settling cases since 2008.
Tia Welch Maerz brings her 90% winning record as a trial attorney to every legal mediation. She helps parties to identify both the strengths and weaknesses of each side of the lawsuit, and to develop trust in the mediation process. Tia won’t quit until the parties have articulated to themselves why ending the mediation is a better alternative to negotiating an agreement.
She listens closely to both parties and redirects communication, transforming your legal mediation from arguing positions to identifying aligned interests. Tia brings subject matter expertise to employment mediation, personal injury claims (including maritime), business and commercial disputes, contract issues, and civil rights claims. Using her experience as a mediation lawyer since 2008, she maximizes the potential for a negotiated settlement, saving both parties money, time and effort.
Areas of Practice
Maritime Law
Jones Act, unseaworthiness, property damage, business interruption, Limitation of Liability.
Employment Law
Discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage & hour class actions, leave of absence, pregnancy rights, disability rights, failure to accommodate, employment agreements, non-competes, trade secrets, severance, defamation, privacy rights, unfair competition, attorneys’ fees.
Business Law
Breach of contract, fraud, unfair competition, insurance coverage, intellectual property, copyright, trademark, trade secrets, misrepresentation, business torts, breach of fiduciary duty, dissolution of partnerships, government procurement and all contracts emphasizing commercial and consumer contracts, vendor agreements and real estate contracts.
Personal Injury Law
Negligence, auto, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, government torts, insurance coverage, premises liability, slip and fall.
Civil Rights Law
Section 1983 violations, criminal investigations, internal disciplinary actions, false arrest, malicious prosecution, defamation, attorneys’ fees.