Mr. Beaton focuses his practice on real estate development and land use law. Mr. Beaton assists clients in a variety of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisition, construction and leasing. He represents clients in regulatory compliance matters and the planning and permitting of commercial, educational and non-profit developments. His experience includes appearing before municipal and state authorities. Mr. Beaton also provides advice to clients with respect to legal and regulatory issues associated with green building.

Prior to joining Bowditch and Dewey, Mr. Beaton worked as an associate with a Boston law firm and was a law clerk with the City of Boston Law Department. Mr. Beaton also has experience in civil engineering related to the design, survey and permitting of private land development and public infrastructure projects.

• Mr. Beaton is a member of the Boston Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, Boston Society of Civil Engineers and the Urban Land Institute.
• Mr. Beaton has lectured on zoning and permitting topics for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE).
• Mr. Beaton has been a volunteer with the United Way's Loaned Executive program.