Type Of Business:
Law firm
Expertise:
Catastrophic, trauma and injury cases
Major Product/SVS:
Legal services for personal injury and wrongful death
Education Degrees:
JD, University of Maryland School of Law (1971); Bachelor of Arts, University of Maryland (1968)
Affiliations Awards:
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (2006-2010); Former President, The Bar Association of Baltimore City; Former President, Maryland State Bar Association Inc.; Former President, Maryland Bar Foundation; President, Advocate, Maryland Chapter, American Board of Trial Advocates; Former President, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association; American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys; Academy of Catastrophic Injury Attorneys; The International Academy of Trial Lawyers; Fellow, International Academy of Barristers
Industry:
Personal Injury Law
Date of Distinction:
5/27/2011
Expanded Biography:
Mr. Bekman enters his fourth decade of practice as one of the most respected trial attorneys in the state of Maryland. He is a tenacious and successful advocate for his clients' interests, as demonstrated by the significant number of multi-million dollar awards he has won. The effectiveness of his practice is confirmed year after year by peer professionals. Best Lawyers in America has recognized him as one of the top personal injury lawyers in the country since 1989, and locally, Baltimore Magazine has recognized him similarly on multiple occasions.
As well as his two partners, Mr. Bekman is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, a distinguished honor achieved by less than 1% of the nation's lawyers. In 1997-1998, he served as President of the Maryland State Bar Association the only plaintiff's attorney ever to hold that position for the 19,000-member organization. In 2007, he was recognized as the 2nd highest vote getter in Maryland's SuperLawyers.
Mr. Bekman enthusiastically shares his expertise with other lawyers and students of the law through bar leadership positions, as a longstanding member of the MICPEL faculty, and most recently, as Chair of the University of Maryland School of Law Board of Visitors.
Charity:
Local Jewish Charity
Number Of Years In Profession:
40
Number Of Years In Current Position:
27
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work and perseverance.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he has always had an interest in and passion for helping others; this prompted him to become an advocate for his clients on a variety of levels.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Bekman's law firm has significant experience in handling medical and professional negligence, product liability, automobile, transportation, maritime, and complex business litigation. He has entered his fourth decade of practice as one of the most respected trial attorneys in the state of Maryland.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing partner and trial lawyer; Lecturing for professional organizations and courts
Awards/Honors:
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Bekman intends to continue practicing and helping his clients in any possible way.