University of San Francisco School of Law
University of San Francisco School of Management
University of Toronto Faculty of Music Location Toronto
The Hellenic Canadian Lawyers Association
Ontario Mandatory Mediation Program
About
Nick Lavkulik is a mediator at Devry Smith & Frank LLP who primarily works in personal injury, insurance, and general civil litigation. Over the last seven years, Nick has worked on both the interpersonal and transactional sides of legal services. While completing a year-long ADR Graduate Certificate at Humber College, he mediated Small Claims Court matters through TNG Community House. He later earned a JD MBA from the University of San Francisco, serving clients ranging from unicorn startups to Fortune 500 companies at a leading American law firm. Nick also earned a mediation intensive certificate from Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation. Now, Nick maintains his own mediation practice and provides court-connected mediation services as an appointed mediator on Ontario’s Mandatory Mediation Roster, informed by training and mentorship from Devry Smith Frank LLP to Harvard Law.
This unique perspective, rooted in both legal and ADR tradition, allows Nick to see the forest through the trees and keep mediations on track to get the job done, neutrally – good deal, case settled, and file closed. Taking a straightforward approach, he works with parties to get perspectives across the table in a way that is credible, collaborative, and persuasive. Services are offered at the Prescribed Roster Rate. Co-mediations are also available with his father, seasoned Ontario mediator David Lavkulik, on Roster Rate–Friendly Tuesdays.
Outside of his professional career in law, Nick is an internationally awarded guitarist who has studied with some of the top jazz musicians in the world, including GRAMMY nominees, JUNO recipients, and unsung innovators. During his Music Performance degree at the University of Toronto, Nick developed a rigorous creative discipline that informs his legal and business practice as a mediator, bringing a personal and practical approach to resolving cases.
Prescribed Roster Rates
Half Day Two-Party Mediation: $600
Scheduled for three hours for 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM or 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Full Day Two-Party Mediation: $1,200
Scheduled for six hours for 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Additional Charges
Each Additional Party $75
Each Additional Hour $250
Cancellation Fees
There are no cancellation fees unless less than 24 hours notice of the scheduled mediation is provided.
Modality
Mediations are conducted virtually via Zoom unless requested otherwise.
In-person mediation fees remains the same when mediations are conducted at Devry Smith Frank’s Toronto offices (Lawrence and DVP). In-person mediation fees otherwise are subject to an increase accommodating room rental fees and travel outside the GTA.
For any other requests or accommodations please contact me at nick.lavkulik@devrylaw.ca
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