Michael Beato is an associate in Holtzman Vogel’s litigation practice, where he focuses on constitutional law, redistricting, and election-related matters, and general civil litigation. He represents state agencies, municipal governments, and private businesses in state and federal trial and appellate courts.

Most recently, Michael served as the general counsel of the official opposition to the most expensive ballot-initiative campaign in U.S. history.

Before joining the firm, Michael clerked for Judge Barbara Lagoa of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and Judge Paul C. Huck of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

 

Clerkship/Government Experience
  • Law Clerk, Judge Barbara Lagoa of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • Law Clerk, Judge Paul C. Huck of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • The Florida Bar, Member
  • Federalist Society, Member
  • Florida Young Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society, Board Member

Related Practice Areas
  • University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D.
    • Executive Notes and Comments Editor, Florida Law Review
    • Member, Florida Moot Court Team
  • University of Florida, B.S., Economics
  • The Florida Bar
  • U.S. Court of Appeals (Eleventh Circuit)
  • U.S. District Court (Northern District of Florida, Middle District of Florida, Southern District of Florida)
Michael Beato