Nicholas Beekhuizen

Experience: Representative Matters: Represents R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in a pending arbitration under the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement with various U.S. states in which R.J. Reynolds and other tobacco company signatories seek a reduction of hundreds of millions of dollars in their settlement payments.; Assisted in representation of a high-net-worth individual and venture capital firm in federal court, involving claims and counterclaims for breach of contract and fiduciary duty, conversion, and fraud.; Defended corporate client at trial for claims under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act and won on oral motion to dismiss as a matter of law.; Successfully argued motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction under Florida corporate shield doctrine.; Assisted in defending a client in an administrative proceeding involving claims under the Fair Housing Act.; Represented a licensed professional before the state regulatory board, allowing the client to maintain its license and practice.; Pro Bono: Represented veterans before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.; Represented children on appeal as co-Guardian ad Litem with Florida's Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office.; Assisted a disabled veteran in resolving disputes with usurious creditors.; The above representations were handled by Mr. Beekhuizen prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, P.A.