Brian Blakely Beckwith

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Brian Blakely Beckwith

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Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 53 years

Appeals Lawyer at Palo Alto, CA
Practice Areas: Appeals, Family, Personal Injury

723 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA

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About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Appeals 85%

43 years

85%
Family 10%

43 years

10%
Personal Injury 5%

43 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Silver Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015

Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 20 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 53 years

State: California

Acquired: 1972

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Brian Blakely Beckwith

723 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301-2116

brianbeckwithlaw.com/

Brian Blakely Beckwith's Reviews

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Posted by David | December 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Consummate Client Comes First Appellate Attorney

Brian Beckwith’s unwavering dedication to the needs of his clients is unmatched. I first engaged Mr. Beckwith’s services in mid-2018 for a consultation to review a complex appellate issue. I was so impressed with his thoroughness, timely communication, and attention to detail that I have never consi...dered another appellate attorney. Mr. Beckwith has been the appellate specialist I go to since then for my own cases and for those of the corporation I founded. All have been highly complex matters dealing with often nuanced interpretations of decisional law. His win ratio is excellent. The most successful of the reversals he achieved for the corporation (now heading for a new trial) has an upside exceeding $250M. In that appeal Mr. Beckwith was up against a large firm with hundreds of attorneys but his meticulous legal research and briefs won the day. My high regard for his comprehensive research and logical thinking also led me to engage his services as an expert witness in a recent trial. Last, but by no means least, we have never had a last minute, barely under the wire, filing. Mr. Beckwith ensures that we have adequate time for careful review and input before anything is filed.

Posted by Michael | December 5, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Brian Beckwith is an excellent appellate attorney

Brian has handled a few appellate matters for me. In all cases Brian has shown substantial general legal knowledge and experience and was readily able to conduct further research related to the specifics of my case; he had no problem finding the “on-point” case-law for my situation. Brian was able ...to explain the legal and practical issues and the pros and cons of each potential appellate strategy. He then asked for and carefully considered my input and incorporated my ideas and preferences whenever possible within the framework of his carefully planned and well implemented appeal. Also, unlike some other attorneys I have known, Brian always took my calls and/or returned my messages promptly, and his billing practices were very reasonable. In my opinion, if Brian takes your case and if a strategy exists by which you may prevail upon appeal, Brian will find it and will treat you well throughout the process.

Posted by Tom | November 1, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Law office Beckwith

Brian is an excellent attorney. He listens to your situation and advises you of your best options. I have used the services of The Law Office Beckwith and found Brian to be very informative and competent. I had referred my Mother and Sister to The Law office of Brian Beckwith and both were very happy... with the services Brian provided. Brian's fees were also very reasonable. I would definitely refer Brian to anyone that would be in need of his services. I would use the services of Brian Beckwith again if and when I needed them. Tom Velasco

Posted by Wylmina Hettinga | October 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent SUCCESSFUL Appeals Attorney

Brian has successfully appealed two family law decisions made in the California Superior Court for me resulting in money returned to me well in excess of fees paid for the appeals. If you feel that you have a valid appeal, consult with this attorney.

Posted by Kemi | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Empowering

Mr Beckwith was a really big change from the previous two attorneys that worked on my case. He was available, reasonable with his rate, fair with his discussion of both parties as well as the extended participants in my case. He is a good person and that can't always be said about attorneys. He empow...ered me to feel like I could have my voice heard instead of patronizing me. He would send me the cases to read and learn from so I understood the basis on which he was building the argument. I felt good with him representing me like we were on the same page about just getting what was needed to make the children happy not about revenge or spite, which was consistent with my ideology. This helped reduce my anxiety. I have recommended him more than once to others, but I am really glad I am working with him.

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George Way

Appeals lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Beckwith for over 30 years to be a highly competent and ethical practitioner. I have worked on cases with Mr. Beckwith and saw his advice on legal matters many times over the years. I have discussed many of the appellate cases that is handled and know him to be extremely diligent and well prepared"

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Jaskiran Kaur

Unknown lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Mr. Beckwith for his excellent appellate work in family and civil law matters."

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Richard Golden

Family lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. A few years ago, I opposed Mr. Beckwith in a high-conflict family law case involving multiple layers of complex legal issues. Mr. Beckwith is a seasoned and highly-respected advocate who represented his client in our court proceedings with great skill. In the end, thanks in large measure to this sound judgment and practical approach, the case settled in its entirety to the considerable benefit to both clients. Since then, he I have conferred informally on other cases. In those conversations, his opinions are consistently well measured against the facts and law of each case. I can recommend with confidence Mr. Beckwith's service as trial counsel, appellate counsel or consulting counsel in mediated cases."

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John Keating

Family lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Brian Beckwith based on over twenty years of experience working with him or otherwise observing him earnestly handle appeal, civil rights, family law and estate matters."

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Magdalena Chattopadhya

Unknown lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brian is a highly-skilled appellate attorney, who is not afraid to take challenging cases. His expertise, attention to detail, experience, and friendly personality make him great at what he does. I recommend Brian to anyone who needs an excellent appellate lawyer familiar with both California and Oregon laws."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Certified Specialist - Appellate Law, State Bar of California

Work Experience

1982 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Brian Beckwith

2008 - 2014

Secretary and Member of Board of Directors, Abilities United

1975 - 1982

Partner, Small, Wilson & Beckwith

1972 - 1976

Owner, Law Office of Brian Beckwith

1970 - 1972

Adminiastrator and criminal defense counsel, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

Associations

2005 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

1972 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

ZF MICROSOLUTIONS v. TAT CAPITAL PARTNERS (2022) 82 Cal.App.5th 992

Judgment reversed on grounds that denial of jury trial was error.

People v. Juan Vallejo Corona, 80 Cal.App.3d 684

Conviction affirmed

Greater Middleton Association v. Holmes Lumber Co. (1990) 222 Cal.App.3d 980

Enforcement of equitable servitudes to prevent commercial logging in Middleton Tract upheld.

Ghafur v. Bernstein (2005) 131 Cal.App.4th 1230

Court upheld dismissal of libel suit on ground that plaintiff was a "public official."

People v. Wilson, 50 Ill.2d 323 (Supreme Court of Illinois)

Defendants permitted to file late appeal on grounds that they were not advised of their right to appeal

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Education

N/A

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of California - Berkeley

Speaking Engagements

2015

Served as appellate justice in practice argument by attorney with case pending before Supreme Court of California

Appellate Justice--Moot Court, California Constitution Center

1983

Fitzpatrick Law Forums

Panel Member: Analyzing Tax Shelters for Year-End Planning

1983

Fitzpatrick Law Forums

Panel Member: Legal Problems for Senior Citizens

1983

Fitzpatrick Law Forums

Panel Member:Alcohol and the Road--Prevention & Remedy

1983

Fitzpatrick Law Forums

Panel Member:My Differences Are Irreconcilable--Prelude to Divorce

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