also known as Riley Beam
Riley believes in fighting for the common man and standing up against large institutions who take advantage of those who are not represented.
Since joining Douglas R. Beam, P.A., Riley Beam has helped take on some of the biggest personal injury, civil, and criminal cases at the firm. Riley follows in the tradition of the firm and believes in taking cases to trial.
Riley's first trial was historic for the firm and record-breaking for Brevard County. Working alongside a team of talented lawyers, Riley helped land a $28,500,000 verdict. Since then, he has been instrumental in securing positive results for clients in personal injury and criminal defense law.
Riley's work is focused in motor vehicle collisions, civil rights, trucking, premises liability, slip/trip and falls, negligent security, nursing home negligence, medical malpractice, and many other personal injury incidents where clients have suffered paralyzation, brain injuries, life-long physical and emotional injuries, or death.
Riley attended the University of Florida during their historic championship runs and graduated with a B.A. in Advertising. After graduating, Riley went directly to Florida International University College of Law. Riley has continued his involvement in the community in various neighborhood sports leagues, support for local high school athletic programs, the Vassar B. Carlton Inn of Court, American Association for Justice, the Florida Justice Association, and the American Diabetes Association. He has been published in the Florida Justice Association Journal regarding damages in personal injury cases, has given presentations at the Workhorse Seminar on the topic of personal injury and the Vassar B. Carlton Inn of Court on the topics professionalism and burdens of proof.
Riley was named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in 2013 through 2020 by the American Association for Justice.
You will not find Riley or Doug Beam on a TV ad or billboard. The firm was founded in 1987 and built its reputation through word of mouth from their clients, results in the court room, and aggressive approach to their cases.
Riley currently lives in Melbourne, Florida with his wife and daughter.
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25 W. New Haven Ave, Suite C, Melbourne, FL, 32901
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Posted by Janine | July 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Riley Beam provided excellent legal advise and guidance. Professional, very knowledgeable, patient and compassionate. I highly recommend Mr Beam should you need an attorney.
Posted by Jeannie Brizendine | October 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Riley was excellent as well as Joann.!! We were kept updated and they were clear with exactly what we needed to do on our end. Joann was determine to make things right for us! They were friendly but professional. They all made us feel like we were family and they worked hard for our case! We are very...
Posted by Cassidy | November 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Riley and his team were amazing! They were with me after my car accident and helped answer any questions I had! They were awesome and helped me throughout the whole ordeal! I would recommend them to anyone who needs!
Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
I had a legal question that didn't really pertain to Mr. Beams type of law that he practices. Mr. Beam took the time out of his schedule to give excellent references in the area of law that was my concern. I commend his professionalism! Thank you!
Posted by Alex | January 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Riley Beam is an extremely friendly and personable man who makes both prospective and actual clients feel very comfortable when discussing their cases with him. As an actual lawyer, he is incredibly knowledgeable in both criminal defense and personal injury law, and I highly recommend taking your ca...
"Riley is a wonderful, hard-working attorney who truly cares about his clients. I highly endorse and recommend him!"
"Riley is an aggressive and thorough lawyer who is extremely knowledgeable in the law. His work on high profile personal injury cases is well known in the legal community. I endorse Riley Beam in Personal Injury Law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Riley is a great guy and a great lawyer. He cares about his clients and will fight to get them the best result for their case. I recommend someone with a PI case in Florida give him a call."
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2012 - Present
Attorney, Douglas R. Beam, P.A.
2013 - Present
Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court
2012 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2012 - Present
Brevard County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2012 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLifetime Member
2012 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Florida BarMember
$4,356,000.00 verdict
Confidential Settlement
Confidential Settlement
$28,500,000 verdict for client and family
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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