Michael Beste
Richmond
Summary
Seasoned attorney with a proven track record, adept in legal research and cross-cultural communication. Excelled in securing favorable outcomes in complex personal injury and workers' compensation cases, and interested in expanding legal experience. Skilled in representing diverse client backgrounds with proficiency in Spanish.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attorney
Downs, Beste & Blackson, PLC
Elkton
01.2023 - Current
- Managed law firm's personal injury caseload
- Successfully researched and drafted legal briefs for a range of issues in appellate and trial courts
- Counseled clients in Spanish and English
Attorney
Reinhardt Harper Davis, PLC
Richmond
01.2015 - 08.2022
- Achieved favorable settlements and verdicts for clients in a large caseload of workers' compensation and personal injury clients
- Represented clients from various cultures and backgrounds
- Handled firm's appellate caseload
Attorney
Geoff McDonald & Associates, PC
Richmond
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Represented clients in personal injury and workers' compensation cases to settlement or verdict
- Handled firm's appellate caseload
Attorney
Baker, Thomey & Emrey, PA
Elkton
07.2011 - 05.2013
- Represented clients in small general practice law firm
- Handled diverse caseload, mostly involving criminal law, bankruptcy, asset forfeiture, and family law
- Represented clients through the Office of the Public Defender
Education
J.D. -
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - History
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO12-2003
Skills
- Proficient in Spanish
- Experience with cross-cultural issues
- Experience representing clients from immigrant communities in matters of labor and workers' compensation
- Experience with large case loads
- Legal research and writing
- Oral argument before Virginia Supreme Court, Court of Appeals of Virginia, and trial courts
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- Admitted to practice in Virginia and Maryland
Timeline
Attorney
Downs, Beste & Blackson, PLC
01.2023 - Current
Attorney
Reinhardt Harper Davis, PLC
01.2015 - 08.2022
Attorney
Geoff McDonald & Associates, PC
10.2013 - 01.2015
Attorney
Baker, Thomey & Emrey, PA
07.2011 - 05.2013
J.D. -
University of Baltimore
Bachelor of Arts - History
Fort Lewis College
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