Academy Member Inducted 2026

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Hon. William Levens (Ret.), Mediator & Arbitrator, Tampa, Florida.

Hon. William Levens (Ret.)

Levens Mediation
3308 W San Miguel St S
Tampa, FL 33628
Tel: (813) 760-6010
Website: www.levensmediation.com
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Member of the Florida Chapter for Mediation & Arbitration Other ADR Services: Early Neutral Evaluation
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  • Practice Commenced2017
  • # of MEDS (as of 27/1/26)980
  • # of ARBS (as of 27/1/26)25
Current Practice
Online / In-Person

Case Experience

  • Appellate
  • Automotive
  • Community Associations
  • Condominiums
  • Construction
  • Contract Disputes
  • Elder Abuse
  • Eminent Domain
  • Family Businesses
  • Insurance
  • Labor/Unions
  • Land Use/Planning
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Libel & Slander
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Nursing Homes
  • Partnerships
  • Personal Injury
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Professional Malpractice
  • Professional Negligence
  • Property Damage
  • Real Estate
  • Torts
  • Wrongful Death

Education

  • University of Florida, B.A. 1969; J.D. 1972
  • US Army Reserves, Military Police, 1972-1982

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Circuit Judge, Hillsborough County, 2000-2017
  • Jurist of the Year (2013), Awarded by the Tampa Bay Chapter of ABOTA
  • Administrative Judge, Circuit Civil Division, 13th Circuit
  • Board Certified, Workers Compensation (until becoming a Circuit Judge)
  • Florida Bar & HCBA Member 1972-present
  • Faculty Member, Florida Judicial College
  • Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator
  • National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals

Rates Information

Mediation Rates:
  • 2 Party Mediations $250 per hour/per party
  • 3 or more Party Mediations $200 per hour/per party

There is a two (2) hour minimum ($1000) for half day sessions and a four (4) hour minimum ($2000) for a full day session.

 Sessions cancelled 3 days or less before the scheduled session will be charged $500 per party for a half day, and $1000 for a full day session.

Mediations or arbitrations may be held at any location agreed upon by all of the parties. If the parties cannot agree, then the mediation or arbitration will be held at a court reporter’s office selected by Bill Levens, in the county where the matter is pending. No fee will be charged for travel to Hillsborough, Pinellas or Pasco counties. Travel outside of these counties will be billed at the rate of $150.00 per hour.

To schedule a mediation or arbitration, please check the availability calendar and complete the requested information.

NOTE: MEDIATIONS AND ARBITRATIONS ARE NOT BOOKED UNTIL YOU RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION.

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