Michael Beckelman is the deputy regional managing partner of the Houston office. Mike focuses on complex litigation matters in both state and federal courts. Mike handles general, product, professional and premises liability; construction and architect and engineer liability; trucking and transportation; and commercial litigation.

Mike has obtained substantial results through early case development and the prompt resolution of claims. Always the “voice of reason,” Mike is a consummate negotiator who often settles even the most difficult cases. Although based in Houston, Mike has experience handling cases throughout New York and Texas. He also has handled negotiations on behalf of clients and insurers in Oklahoma, Louisiana and New Mexico.

Prior to joining the firm, Mike served with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office as an assistant district attorney and with the Office of Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York. Mike has extensive experience with investigations and grand jury proceedings and has tried numerous cases to verdict.