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Michael S. Beck, Insurance Attorney in Tampa, Florida

Over 11 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury

Senior CounselatWood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP

Tampa, FL

Practicing insurance in Tampa since 2015.

11+
Years practicing
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Michael S. Beck is a senior counsel based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Michael has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.

Based in
Tampa, FL
Experience
over 11 years
Known for
Insurance · Litigation · Personal Injury
  • Handles Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Tampa, FL.
  • Over 11 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Michael S. Beck: Michael S. Beck is a senior counsel based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Michael has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Michael takes on

Michael concentrates on insurance, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases in Tampa, Florida

Michael takes insurance matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Tampa, Florida

Michael takes litigation matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Tampa, Florida

Michael takes personal injury matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Michael S. Beck — insurance lawyer in Tampa

Michael S. Beck is a senior counsel based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Michael has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.

Michael Beck is senior counsel in WSHB’s Tampa, Florida office. He represents clients in both first and third-party insurance matters and counsels insurers regarding coverage analysis, bad faith exposure, and all aspects of insurance litigation. Michael has extensive experience in first-party claims involving hurricanes, windstorms, hail losses, fires, sinkholes, plumbing failures, and appraisals for both residential and commercial properties, including conducting examinations under oath and assessing and responding to civil remedy notices. He also has experience defending clients in automobile, premises, and general liability cases. Michael is a proponent of aggressive motion practice and has frequently effected either dismissal or nominal settlement of litigation in favor of clients in both civil and criminal contexts.

Prior to joining WSHB, Michael’s practice involved insurance defense in St. Petersburg, Florida and criminal defense in Fort Myers, Florida. He earned his juris doctor from the University of Miami, and received his undergraduate degree in political science from Brigham Young University. Michael is fluent in Mandarin Chinese after living in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from 2006-2008.

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•WSHB Celebrates Excellence Within its Ranks With 27 Attorneys Named to Senior Counsel
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•WSHB Celebrates Excellence Within its Ranks With 27 Attorneys Named to Senior Counsel

How Michael handles insurance matters

Michael Beck is senior counsel in WSHB’s Tampa, Florida office. He represents clients in both first and third-party insurance matters and counsels insurers regarding coverage analysis, bad faith exposure, and all aspects of insurance litigation. Michael has extensive experience in first-party claims involving hurricanes, windstorms, hail losses, fires, sinkholes, plumbing failures, and appraisals…

The kind of cases Michael takes

Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, litigation, and personal injury matters in Tampa and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Miami School of Law

    J.D. · 2015

  • Brigham Young University

    B.A. · 2012

Jurisdictions

Michael's state bar admissions

  • Florida U.S. Distric

    2015 · ACTIVE

Michael studied at J.D. in University of Miami School of Law and B.A. in Brigham Young University.

Law school and academic background

Michael completed J.D. in University of Miami School of Law and B.A. in Brigham Young University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Michael S. Beck's office in Tampa

Michael's primary office is at 1501 S. Church Avenue, Suite 200, Tampa, FL, 33629. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP

1501 S. Church Avenue, Suite 200

Tampa, FL 33629

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Hiring guide

How to hire Michael S. Beck — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Michael will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Tampa, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Michael

Michael discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Michael's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Michael S. Beck

  • How much does it cost to hire Michael for a insurance case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Michael offer a free consultation?

    Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.

  • How long do insurance cases in Florida typically take?

    Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Michael take my case if I'm outside Tampa?

    Michael is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Michael will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Michael?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Michael accepting new insurance clients right now?

    Michael's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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