Next Lev Mediation is designed to make every step from scheduling to settlement as seamless as possible. Here is what to expect.
No phone tag. No waiting for a case manager to get back to you. Next Lev runs on a modern case management platform with real-time availability, so you can see Kevin’s open dates and confirm your session in minutes. It’s scheduling built for attorneys who don’t have time for back-and-forth.
Available throughout California — in-person at a location convenient for the parties or via Zoom. Book online 24/7.
Upload briefs and case documents securely through the Next Lev portal. This isn’t a formality. Kevin actually reads everything. Briefs, key documents, deposition excerpts, medical records, damages summaries. Whatever helps him understand the full picture. The more he knows going in, the more productive the session will be.
The more he knows going in, the more productive the session will be.
Before the mediation date, Kevin will schedule brief, confidential calls with each side. He wants to understand your case theory, your client’s priorities, any non-monetary terms that matter, potential landmines, and where you see realistic settlement territory. These calls mean less time spinning wheels on mediation day and more time moving toward resolution.
These calls mean less time spinning wheels on mediation day and more time moving toward resolution.
Kevin comes prepared. By the time both sides sit down, he already knows the case, understands the dynamics, and has a strategy for moving the needle. His style is direct but respectful: no games, no stalling, no artificial pressure tactics. He works tirelessly to find common ground, delivering honest assessments to both sides with the credibility of someone who’s actually tried these cases.
Kevin believes in staying at it for as long as the parties are making progress. He won’t cut the day short and he won’t drag it out when the writing’s on the wall.
If a case doesn’t settle on the day, Kevin doesn’t disappear. He’ll follow up with both sides whether that’s the next morning or over the following weeks to keep the momentum going. Many cases that seem stuck at 5 PM settle with a phone call or two after both sides have had time to reflect.
Kevin stays engaged until the deal is done or both parties decide to move on.
Great mediations are a two-way street. To get the most out of the process, Kevin asks that counsel:
Submit briefs on time so Kevin can prepare thoroughly.
Have clients with full settlement authority present (in person or immediately available by phone).
Come ready to have honest conversations about risk and value.
The breakthroughs often happen in the final hours.
Transparent and straightforward — just like the mediation itself.
Kevin's mediation fee is based on the complexity and duration of the case. Contact his office for current rates and availability.
In-person mediations throughout California or fully remote via Zoom — whichever works best for the parties.
Reasonable cancellation notice is appreciated. Contact the office for specifics on rescheduling and cancellation fees.
Ready to see what Next Lev can do for your case? Book your session online in minutes — real-time availability, no waiting — or reach out to discuss whether Kevin is the right fit.
