Brooks Law Group

Attorney Stephen K. Brooks

Steve was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. As was the practice for new doctors his father worked day and night during his medical residency at Charity Hospital there. Steve comes from a long line of doctors. His father, his grandfather, his great grandfather, even two uncles were all specialists and/or surgeons in their chosen medical specialties, including internal medicine specialist, obstetrics/gynecology, neurosurgery and general practice/surgery. His great-great grandfather was the Surgeon General of Ohio during the Civil War.

When Steve was two years old the Brooks family moved to Winter Haven, Florida where Steve’s dad, Beach A. Brooks, Sr. began practicing medicine at Bond Clinic. Growing up in Winter Haven was a great experience. People didn’t have to lock their doors and neighbors became close like family and looked out for each other.

Growing up in Winter Haven (the Chain of Lakes City) on Lake Otis, Steve, his brother Beach and two sisters, Libba and Nancy loved boating and skiing. Steve even used to barefoot ski, including starting barefoot from the beach. The boys would load up their boats with oranges and have “orange wars”, with other friends in their boats, using metal garbage can lids as shields. They had great times growing up, but their parents often worried about their dare devilish ways.

Steve enjoyed baseball, tennis and other sports; but he was especially interested in owning his own business. His grandmother was a real estate broker and that sparked an interest in him to invest in real estate. At the age of 14, Steve purchased his 1st rental house with his grandmother co-signing the loan.

After graduating from high school, Steve attended the University of Florida for two years. His appetite for business ultimately resulted in Steve’s transfer to Stetson University where he graduated with a Business Administration degree.

Attorney Beach A. Brooks, Jr.

Beach A. Brooks Jr. received his B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University and his law degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1983. Since becoming a member of the Florida Bar, Beach has practiced law in the Winter Haven area and was a partner with a large local law firm prior to joining his brother.

Beach practices primarily in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, and auto and truck accidents.

He is a member of the Florida Bar, the Polk County Trial Lawyers Association, and is a past president of the Polk County Family Lawyers Association.

He has also been admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He is past chairman of the Tenth Judicial Court Grievance Committee.

Attorney Beach A. Brooks III

Beach A. Brooks III was born in Winter Haven, Florida. From a very young age, Beach had a competitive spirit. He had to win at everything he did. As a child he played several sports, but as he grew older, his love for baseball outgrew the others. While attending Winter Haven High School, Beach starred on the varsity baseball team and helped lead the team to three straight state championship games.

After graduating from high school, Beach’s hard work and dedication paid off with an opportunity to attend a top-100 business school while also playing Division 1 baseball. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Business Management.

Upon completion of college and his athletic career, Beach was looking for a career that could fulfill his competitive spirit while also bettering society. Law was a natural choice. His father Beach Jr., uncle Stephen K. Brooks and several other family members were all attorneys. He grew up around the law and saw the positive impact it could have on clients’ lives and the community as a whole.

Beach attended Stetson University College of Law and graduated in May, 2016. While at Stetson he received the highest grade in his class in Criminal Procedure. Beach was drawn to Stetson because of their advocacy program, which is top in the country.

Not only were his father and uncle his mentors, but Beach comes from a family that has served the people. His grandfather Beach Sr. was a longtime doctor in the Central Florida area, while his other grandfather was a colonel in the Air Force. These influences have shown him the joy helping others can bring while also making the community a better place.

Attorney James R. Wilson

Jim Wilson was born in Tampa in 1966 and raised in Dade City, Florida. He graduated with honors from the University of Alabama in 1988, where he served as President of the Interfraternity Council and President of the Jasons Senior Men’s Honorary. He earned his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law in 1991 and was a member of the Moot Court Team.

Admitted to The Florida Bar in 1991, Mr. Wilson began his legal career in Tampa, focusing primarily on insurance defense and personal injury law. He later returned to Dade City and became a partner at Johnson, Auvil, Brock & Wilson, where he concentrated on representing personal injury clients.

Mr. Wilson has tried jury cases in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties, has been involved in several published appellate decisions, and has argued before the Second District Court of Appeal.

He is admitted to The Florida Bar and is a member of the Florida Justice Association and Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association. He has also earned Martindale-Hubbell’s AV rating, its highest distinction for legal ability and ethical standards.