Meet Beckman and Associates
The roots of Beckman and Associates run deep, nourished by nearly four decades of legal expertise. Established in 1984 by John D. Beckman, the firm initially had a simple mission: to serve its clients with the utmost integrity, professionalism, and excellence. Over the years, as the legal landscape has evolved, so too has the expertise represented by Beckman and Associates, from its real estate, family law, and business law foundations to its current specialization in estate planning and administration, probate, and trust matters . The firm’s evolution reflects not only its ability to adapt to the complex needs of its clients but also its commitment to remaining on the forefront of legal trends. While the firm has grown in size and depth over the years, its underlying mission has remained steadfast—to meet the needs of its clients and assist them through the mazes of the law.
Areas of Law Practiced
Beckman and Associates is a versatile law firm that provides a broad spectrum of legal services to address the diverse needs of individuals and businesses alike. One of their primary areas of practice is commercial litigation, where they guide clients through complex commercial disputes. From contract breaches to fraud cases, their litigation team ensures that their clients achieve their desired outcomes while protecting their best interests.
In addition, the firm recognizes that consumer and commercial fraud can have devastating effects on victims and their families. They represent clients who have been cheated out of their money or property, and work tirelessly to seek the justice they deserve.
Another area of focus for Beckman and Associates is wrongful termination. They understand that the loss of employment can have devastating effects. Wrongful termination can take many forms, and their team is prepared to advocate for employees whose rights have been violated.
With California being among the top ten bankrupt states in the nation, they also provide expert legal counsel on matters involving consumer bankruptcy. They help clients navigate various bankruptcy options to help reduce debt, and plan for a fresh start by protecting their essential assets. They also represent clients in commercial bankruptcy matters.
"Our goal is to build long-term professional relationships with our clients," says Christopher G. Beckman, the managing partner of Beckman and Associates.
Your Experienced Legal Team
Given their years of experience, all of the lawyers at Beckman and Associates have honed their skills in the field of employment law. A majority of the members of the group focus on ADA, wrongful termination, medical leave, sexual harassment, class action and age discrimination cases. This extensive background is supplemented with in-depth legal knowledge so that they are able to provide information to their clients in a way that is easy to understand and practical.
Two of the firm’s most sizeable cases are worthy of noting. One income class action lawsuit alone resulted in an award of approximately $87 million, from a jury award of liability from September 2015. The case began in 2012 when the company was sued for not providing overtime wages. News of this jury award made it into legal journals and the mainstream press. Beckman and Associates were co-counsels in this matter.
Named one of the top 40 under 40 by the California state bar in 2014, Joseph Daniel Beckman was honored in part for his work co-counseling in a case against a Wall Street investment bank. In it, the firm represented a 28 year employee who at first was promised and omitted the opportunity for his requested retirement and at the age of 60 he was additionally terminated without cause nor advance warning. The jury awarded over $8 million after only three hours of deliberation.
To help make sure that you are receiving thorough representation, no matter the case, all the attorneys at Beckman and Associates continue to stay abreast of recent cases and have each published articles in reputable legal publications. They have written articles for:
If you start out with experienced attorneys, you will be better prepared for unexpected developments which can occur during the proceedings and that can effect final outcomes.
What Our Clients Are Saying
The relationship with a client is often the truest testament to the quality of legal service provided; past performance can be an indicator of the quality of future work. Beckman and Associates prides itself on the level of satisfaction of its client base, having many repeat clients over the years. The online reviews of both past and current clients speak to the overall quality of work performed, the level of communication throughout the process and the ease of accessibility to the lawyers at the firm: "We are so glad we found Beckman and Associates. Mike Beckman was truly a blessing during our home buying process. He negotiated everything and got us into our beautiful new home at an incredible price! Thanks Mike!!" "…Thank you John Beckman for helping our daughter and her husband purchase their first home. Again you were the best. We appreciate everything you did for us." "Great firm to work with . They helped my husband and I with our house closing. Mike Beckman and his staff kept us informed and did an excellent job. I highly recommend them." "Mike Beckman has always been very helpful in all of our business dealings. He is very professional and always cares about his clients. When my father passed away he reached out to us in our time of need to help us and answer any questions that we had. He was a valuable asset as he walked us through the probate process and represented us with class and respect. Mike Beckman is the real deal and I would highly recommend him." "Beckman and associates came highly respected, and they did not let us down! Knowledgeable and very professional! Highly recommended!" As these client testimonials illustrate, Beckman and Associates has a proven track record of satisfied clients. Having significant experience utilizing numerous specialties, the firm finds success time and time again.
How Our Firm Gives Back
Community involvement and contributions from firms like Beckman and Associates help to raise not only the profile of the firm, but the local community as a whole. Beckman and Associates prides itself on being a part of the greater Atlanta community rather than simply passing through. Participation in local programs and public services both in and around Atlanta, including helping low-income people with obtaining asylum, making sure that vulnerable children have safe homes and getting other public service projects and advocacy started are just a few ways that this law firm gives back to the city they love.
This law firm in Atlanta, GA offers pro bono work that is open to anyone that is willing to volunteer their time to such a worthy cause. Since 1988, they have been working with a pro bono program by the American Immigration Lawyers Association called "The Georgia Asylum Project." They have been working with them for so long because it allows them to help truly vulnerable people from other countries that need protection from persecution. The firm has accepted to take on one case as the national lead counsel and four cases as suburban Georgia lead counsel. This is a cause that the firm takes very seriously and always does everything they can to help.
The firm also participates in "Kids in Need of Defense" or K.I.N.D. You may have heard of this before as it helps vulnerable children. It was started by Angelina Jolie and The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and has grown to have 30 partners in 13 states and in Washington D.C. They offer free legal services to unaccompanied and undocumented immigrant children traveling by themselves. Beckman & Associate helps to try to protect vulnerable children from deportation, family separation and the many risks that these children may face in their home country.
Our Contact Information – Free Consultation
For those interested in securing legal representation from Beckman and Associates, the first step is to contact them directly. Potential clients can either give them a call or send an email to set up a consultation. Remember to include all relevant details about your case during initial contact, as this will allow the attorneys at the firm to gain a better understanding of your needs, enabling them to provide you with the highest level of service. As part of the consultation process, clients will be asked to provide important information including their contact details and a brief overview of the legal matter at hand.
During the consultation process, which is focused on helping you become familiar with the firm and their range of services, the professionals at Beckman and Associates will go over your case in detail and will provide additional information about the various services and pricing options offered through the firm . While many clients prefer to meet with their attorney face-to-face, others prefer the convenience of phone communications. No matter which option you choose, the firm will treat you with the individual attention you deserve, providing you with the personalized legal assistance that Beckman and Associates is known for throughout North Carolina.
Once you become a client, the firm then works closely with you to build a strategy that best suits your situation. They offer a number of different billing options including hourly rates and flat fee services and will work with your own word’s attorney on retainer agreements and other important paperwork.