About

Meet Kevin Levian

Mediator. Former Litigator. Problem-Solver.
The Journey

The Road to the Next Lev

Kevin Levian will tell you he’s been mediating his whole life. As the middle child between two brothers, negotiation was never a skill he had to learn. It was simply who he was.

That instinct grew into a 22-year career litigating on both sides of employment and personal injury disputes throughout California, and ultimately, into Next Lev Mediation.

What Kevin offers is something most neutrals can’t: a firsthand understanding of what drives each party, what creates impasse, and what it takes to move a case forward. Having founded a prominent employment and injury firm in California, he has spent decades inside the full complexity of these disputes, not as an observer, but as the attorney responsible for the outcome.

Resolution requires more than a structured process. It requires a mediator who takes the time to understand where each party stands, what they need to feel heard, and what a realistic path forward looks like for everyone in the room. He helps parties assess risk with clarity, move past entrenched positions, and engage in the kind of honest dialogue that makes settlement possible.

Kevin’s approach is built around one principle: he doesn’t give up on a case. That drive is paired with a forward-thinking practice designed for how today’s legal professionals work. Next Lev Mediation offers online scheduling, secure document upload, and full virtual availability, so getting to resolution is as efficient as the mediation itself.

Credentials

Education & Credentials

A strong academic foundation and continuous professional development underpinning decades of practice.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Loyola Law School

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

California State Bar

Admitted 2003

Languages

Farsi and Spanish

Beyond Mediation

Beyond Mediation

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What Sets Us Apart

The Next Lev Difference

Preparation That Matters

Kevin reads every brief, every declaration, every medical record. He walks into the room knowing your case theory, your pressure points, and the path to resolution.

Relentless Responsiveness

Real-time online scheduling so you can book instantly. Calls returned same-day. Flexibility for urgent sessions. No case managers, no gatekeepers, no waiting.

Fresh Energy, Real Investment

Kevin is building this practice case by case, and your resolution is his reputation. You’ll never get a mediator on autopilot.

Modern & Efficient

Zoom-ready, tech-savvy, no outdated processes. Cases move when the parties are ready.