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Edward Brandon Beckham
also known as Brandon Beckham
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Biography
Brandon Beckham is a staff attorney with Nevada Legal Services (NLS), a nonprofit legal aid organization that provides free civil legal assistance to eligible Nevadans. In his work with NLS, Mr. Beckham focuses on Nevada unemployment insurance appeals and related administrative litigation—helping claimants navigate the process when benefits are denied, reduced, or assessed as an overpayment.
Mr. Beckham’s practice includes representation and assistance in Nevada unemployment appeal hearings involving common eligibility issues such as alleged misconduct terminations, voluntary quits and “good cause,” job separation disputes, availability and eligibility questions, and overpayment matters (including requests for overpayment waivers where permitted). He also assists clients at subsequent levels of review, including Board of Review proceedings and Petitions for Judicial Review in the Nevada courts when appropriate. His approach is detail-oriented and evidence-driven, with an emphasis on clear hearing preparation, record development, and presenting the case in a way that is accessible to administrative decision-makers.
Before joining Nevada Legal Services, Mr. Beckham built substantial courtroom and litigation experience through public service. He has served as a Chief Public Defender, a Tribal Public Defender for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, and as a Deputy Criminal Prosecutor in Boise—roles that sharpened his skills in evidentiary hearings, cross-examination, and persuasive advocacy. That background translates naturally to unemployment appeals, where outcomes often turn on credibility, documentation, and disciplined presentation of the facts under the governing legal standards.
Mr. Beckham earned a B.A. in Philosophy from Boise State University (2006) and a J.D. from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (2009). He also pursued graduate theological education, completing an M.A. in Theological Studies, a Master of Divinity (M.Div.), and a Th.M. in Theology through Liberty University’s School of Divinity, reflecting a longstanding commitment to service and social justice.
Mr. Beckham is passionate about protecting workers’ access to unemployment benefits and helping Nevadans understand their rights in the unemployment appeals process—from the initial appeal hearing through Board of Review and judicial review when necessary. This biography is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a solicitation for clients.
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Licensed in Nevada for 1 year
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 10 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Idaho for 13 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
NEVADA LEGAL SERVICES, INC
701 E. Bridger Ave., Suite 400, Las Vegas, NV, 89101
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Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Dedicated to Fighting for His Clients
An intelligent attorney who cares about his clients cases and who really fight to protect their rights and to get them the best result! This guy is brilliant when it comes to legal research and writing. Mr. Beckham did not stop fighting for me until we had won. Not only is he an amazing lawyer, bu...
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Experience
Honors
2014
Military Law Top Contributor, AVVO
2013
Top Contributor Award, AVVO
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Staff Attorney, Nevada Legal Services
2020 - 2022
Attorney, U.S. Small Business Administration, Office Of General Counsel
2018 - 2020
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Ada County Prosecutors Office
2010 - 2012
Supervisory Public Defender, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
Associations
2015 - Present
District of Columbia BarAdmitted to Practice
2012 - Present
Idaho State BarAdmitted to Practice
2012 - Present
U.S. District Court of IdahoAdmitted to Practice
Sample of Legal Cases
Custody Action
Successful outcome; client awarded primary custody.
Probate Contest
Successful outcome; negotiated settlement resulted in my client receiving what was left to them in the decedent's Last Will and Testament.
Custody Action
Successful outcome - assisted client, who was the defendant in the custody action, in winning sole custody.
Education
2016
Liberty University School of Divinity
Master of Theology (Th.M)
2014
Liberty Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity (M.Div)
2010
Liberty Theological Seminary
Master of Arts (MA)
2009
University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD)
2006
Boise State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Speaking Engagements
2016
Navy Officer Training
Contract Administration Close-Out Training
2010
Tribal Lay Legal Advocacy Overview
Tribal Legal Advocacy
Publications
2017
Memorandum for Executive Leadership
Cooperative Agreements and Noxious Weeds Congressional Authorities
Languages
English
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