Voluntary Early Mediation (VEM) Program
Choosing a Mediator
The parties agree that BASF will administer the case if this mediator is chosen. File the Mediation Consent form (43KB PDF) to initiate the process.
Kevin C. Coleman
Mediation Office of Kevin C. Coleman 
Areas of Experience: Personal Injury, Real Estate, Business, Employment, Construction Defect, Landlord/Tenant, Lemon Law
Kevin Coleman is an experienced mediator who has successfully applied the mediation process to settle many cases in a variety of fields.
In addition to receiving many written accolades from judges commending his success in resolving cases as a Judge Pro Tem, attorneys and the parties have been extremely satisfied with the resolutions Coleman has helped craft.
Some comments include “obviously understood the insurance policy issues as well as plaintiff's emotional issues,” “calm, accommodating and easy to speak to,” “the case would not have settled without your assistance,” and “calm and confident.”
As a litigator Coleman cut his teeth in toxic torts representing individuals suffering from occupational lung diseases. As a solo practitioner, he represented individuals and small businesses in a variety of disputes, including many plaintiffs in personal injury actions. As the managing attorney for the San Francisco office of a national firm, he gained insight into many business, management and employment issues.
These experiences, in addition to his over 80 hours of mediation training, gives Coleman great insight into the myriad of issues involved in mediating cases. He understands the insurance issues, and adjustors' and plaintiffs' perspectives in personal injury cases, and the often overlooked importance of past personal relationships in business, real estate and construction cases. The ability to relate to both the defendant's and plaintiff's concerns helps him settle lemon law and consumer cases. Likewise, his facilitative abilities have helped him settle otherwise difficult In Pro Per cases.
Coleman's ability to facilitate communication and his creative thinking in conjunction with his business and real estate background have benefited parties in resolving other types of cases as well.
Coleman is on the mediation panels of Marin, Sonoma, San Francisco and Contra Costa County Bar Associations, the Third Appellate District Court of Appeal and is a Public Arbitrator for FINRA (formerly NASD).
Hourly Rate: $275
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