History
Mr. Levene has been a practicing attorney for more than 40 years and in 2015 expanded into mediation drawing upon his many years of legal experience.
Specialties
David W. Levene is the founder of Levene Mediation, an alternative dispute resolution provider specializing in mediation of matters of bankruptcy, commercial, corporate, general business and real estate. He is also a founder of Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill L.L.P., a nationally known business reorganization law firm. Mr. Levene is a recognized expert in business restructuring, commercial litigation and bankruptcy. His reputation has been built by being lead counsel in complex cases with examples including such high-profile cases as FAO Schwarz, C & R Clothiers, Mercury Plastics, McMillen Oil, Maxon Industries and Leiner Health Products. Combining a strong grasp of negotiating strategies and experience honed during his more than 40 years of legal practice, Mr. Levene has a reputation of being a peacemaker and creative problem solver and someone adept at bringing parties and professionals together to reach agreed resolutions and thereby avoiding or curtailing the time, expense, risk and turmoil associated with litigation. His calm demeanor and ability to establish rapport among professionals and parties puts the participants at ease and breaks down the common barriers to resolution.