Attorney, Of Counsel

J. Edward Beck, Jr.

Ed’s law practice is concentrated in wills and estate administration and business law, and he continues to consult in these areas as Of Counsel.  Outside of his law practice, he served as a Franklin County Commissioner for three years, was employed by the United States Secretary of the Treasury for two years, and was a corporate executive for seventeen years.

Ed received his B.A. from Dickinson College and a Juris Doctor degree from the Dickinson School of Law before completing his Masters of Business Administration at Mount St. Mary’s University.

In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and traveling with his wife, Marie.

Education
  • J.D., 1972
    Dickinson School of Law, Penn State University
  • M.B.A., 1980
    Mount Saint Mary’s University
  • B.A., 1969
    Dickinson College, History
Areas of Practice
  • Business and Corporate Law
  • Wills and Estates
  • Estate Administration
  • Elder Law
Admissions
  • Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Professional Memberships and Affilitations
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Franklin County Bar Association
Current Civic and Charitable Affiliations
  • Summit Health Board of Directors (1995-present), Former Chair
Experience
  • Franklin County Commissioner (1980-1983)
  • U.S. Department of Treasury (1983-1985)
  • CEO, Bitrek Corp. (1985-2001)
  • Chair, Valley Bank Board of Directors (1987-1993)
  • Dauphin Deposit Board of Directors (1994-1998)