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William Harvey Beck
also known as Bill Beck, Bill Beck Law
About William
Biography
William H. Beck was born December 28, 1971 in Arcadia, California. As a youth, Mr. Beck achieved the highest rank in Boy Scouts, the Eagle Scout, and spent two years in Europe where he learned to speak fluent German. After High School, Mr. Beck attended the National Polytechnic College of Science in Los Angeles where he specialized in Hyperbaric Medicine and received a Commercial Diving Certificate with a concentration on Advanced Dive Medicine in 1994.
Mr. Beck worked as a Paramedic in Los Angeles County and served four years as a Fireman in the United States Navy Reserve attached to the Navy Submarine Command in San Diego, California. Mr. Beck has also worked in the construction management industry and for the Public Transportation Department for the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska.
Mr. Beck returned to college in 2000 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Brigham Young University in 2004 and a Juris Doctor from the University Of Florida Levin College Of Law in 2007.
After graduation, Mr. Beck served as a Trial Court Law Clerk and Judicial Staff Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida.
Mr. Beck is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator experienced in mediating dissolution and child custody and support issues with great success. Mr. Beck practices primarily Family Law including marriage dissolutions, child custody and adoptions.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
75%
18 years
Adoption
5%
18 years
Alimony
5%
18 years
Child Custody
5%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-350 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 17 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2008
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
Location
Bill Beck Law
2945 Palm Harbor Blvd., Suite B, Palm Harbor, FL, 34683
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William Harvey Beck's Reviews
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Trustworthiness (6)
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Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
Excellent legal representation
Mr. Beck and his legal staff are second to none. I am involved in litigation with my soon to be ex-wife and I did something I should not have and ended up having criminal charges filed against me. Even though they specialize in divorce and family law work, my attorney, Mr. Beck and his paralegal we...
Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding job
I was very nervous about my divorce and spoke with 3 other lawyers before hiring Bill Beck Law. Mr Beck did a great job. He was very busy and my suggestion is that he get an answering service because sometimes he didn't call me back until the next day. No complaints, though because he's a really good...
William Harvey Beck's Lawyer Endorsements
"I had the opportunity to be opposing counsel on a case with Attorney Beck. I strongly endorse him for any of your family law needs. He is a hard and very meticulous worker."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bill and his team are the best around when it comes to family law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Beck, and all of the other attorneys in his firm, offer outstanding legal knowledge, skills and customer service. I would not hesitate to hire Attorney Beck and his firm to assist with any family law matter!"
"Bill Beck is an expert, principled and zealous advocate. I highly recommend him for any and all family law matters."
"Bill is a great family law attorney, and I know from personal experience he's a great person as well. There is simply no better option for someone with a domestic issue in his part of Florida."
"Mr. Beck is a compassionate attorney whose sincerity and good character as a man translates into strength and confidence as an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bill was my employer for almost 3 years. During that time I observed his negotiation and litigation skills first hand. Having seen his work both in court and "behind the scenes", I would recommend him to anyone with a family law issue."
"I litigated a lengthy divorce case against Bill Beck. Although the case was contested, Bill was a gentleman thoughout the case and was a pleasure to work with. But, make no mistake, Bill was also a tenacious attorney who was a strong advocate for his client. I highly endorse Bill Beck to represent any person needing a divorce attorney."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2021
updated on 04/27/2022This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Suspension issued in FL, 2020
updated on 12/31/2020Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2014
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Certified Family Law Mediator, Florida Supreme Court
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Owner, Bill Beck Law, PA
2007 - 2007
Trial Court Law Clerk, Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida
2007 - 2007
Judicial Staff Attorney, Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida
2007 - 2008
Staff Member, Zimmet, Unice & Salvman
Associations
2016 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2016 - Present
Canakaris American Inn of CourtBarrister
2005 - Present
Florida BarMember
2009 - 2015
Canakaris Inn of CourtAssociate Member
Education
2007
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Brigham Young University
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
University of Utah
Speaking Engagements
2017
Family Law: What Do You Do When...?
When Custody and Visitation Become a Nightmare?
2017
Family Law: What Do You Do When...?
When Child and Spousal Support Calculations Get Complicated?
2015
Financial Divorce Settlements From Start to Finish
MORTGAGE AND CREDIT TREATMENT IN DIVORCE
2015
Financial Divorce Settlements From Start to Finish
Dividing Retirement Assets
2014
Family Law From A to Z
Drafting Enforceable Terms in Consent Orders and Agreements
Publications
2016
Bill Beck, Esq.
The 10 Myths of Filing of Divorce
2016
Bill Beck; 1 edition
Florida Divorce Guide
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Video Legal Guide
What is an executive divorce?
01 May 2017
Video Legal Guide
What is an uncontested divorce?
01 May 2017
Video Legal Guide
What is child custody/time-sharing?
01 May 2017