Nicholas

Beekhuizen

Associate
Houston
700 Milam Street, Suite 800
Houston, TX 77002-2806
D.713.222.4028
E.nbeekhuizen@munsch.com

Overview

Nick's practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on business disputes and appeals. 

Before joining Munsch Hardt, Nick clerked for Judge Melanie May at the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal. He also interned for Judge Lauren Louis at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, and the largest law firm in the state of Florida. During law school, Nick served as Editor-in-Chief of the University of Miami International & Comparative Law Review, Dean's Fellow in Constitutional Law, Moot Court Board Member and Vice President of the Honor Council.

Education

  • University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude
    • International & Comparative Law Review (Editor-in-Chief)
    • CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Federal Criminal Motion Practice
    • Charles C. Papy, Jr. Moot Court
    • Dean's Fellow, Constitutional Law
    • Dean's Merit Scholarship
    • Honor Council (Vice President & Supervisor of Elections) 
    • Marco A. Vazquez Memorial Scholarship (Awarded for Excellence in Litigation Skills)
  • Florida State University, B.S.

Admissions

  • Florida
  • Texas

  • Memberships

    • Houston Young Lawyers Association (Leadership Academy, 2022-2023)
    • Houston Bar Association, Appellate Practice Section (Pro Bono Committee)

  • Clerkships

    • The Honorable Melanie May, Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal (Judicial Clerk)
    • The Honorable Lauren Louis, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Judicial Intern)

Overview

Nick's practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on business disputes and appeals. 

Before joining Munsch Hardt, Nick clerked for Judge Melanie May at the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal. He also interned for Judge Lauren Louis at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, and the largest law firm in the state of Florida. During law school, Nick served as Editor-in-Chief of the University of Miami International & Comparative Law Review, Dean's Fellow in Constitutional Law, Moot Court Board Member and Vice President of the Honor Council.

Experience

  • Commercial Litigation

    Assisted in the representation of a client in a complex commerical business dispute involving claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties and fraud.

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