John N. Keller | David S. Keller | Tracy J. Ross | David C. Cleaver | J. Edward Beck, Jr.
John N. Keller
Attorney
jkeller@kkfb.com
John’s law practice is concentrated in representing people with personal injury, death, and accident claims; insurance defense; employment defense; and general civil litigation cases. He frequently serves as a mediator or an arbitrator in resolving cases outside the court system, and he has lectured for Continuing Legal Education programs on various litigation topics.
Education
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J.D., 1977
Villanova University School of Law
B.A., 1974
Gettysburg College, Sociology
Areas of Practice
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Accident Cases
Personal Injury and Death Cases
Insurance Defense
Employment Defense
Civil Litigation
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Admissions
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court
United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
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Pennsylvania Bar Association
Franklin County Bar Association
Pennsylvania Association for Justice
Pennsylvania Defense Institute
American Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
Civic and Charitable Affiliations
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Board of Directors, Waynesboro Industrial Development Corporation
School Director, Waynesboro Area School District (1995-1999)
Past President, Franklin-Fulton County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Advisory Board
Past President and Chairperson, United Way of the Greater Waynesboro Area
Experience
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President, Franklin County Bar Association (2010)
President, Central Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers (1999-2000)
Board of Governors, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (1994-2001)
Assistant District Attorney, Franklin County (1979-1981)
Certification by Pennsylvania Supreme Court Accredited Agency
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Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
David S. Keller
Attorney
dkeller@kkfb.com
Dave’s practice is concentrated in criminal defense and general civil litigation with an emphasis in personal injury and wrongful death cases.
Education
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J.D., 1979
Dickinson School of Law
B.A., 1976
Bucknell University, English
Areas of Practice
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Criminal Defense
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases
General Civil Litigation
Admissions
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court
United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
United States Supreme Court
Honors
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Named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense (2004, 2005)
Awarded the 2012 Client Distinction Award, Martindale Hubbell®
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
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Pennsylvania Bar Association
Franklin County Bar Association
Pennsylvania Association for Justice
Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Civic and Charitable Affiliations
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President, Board of Directors, Women in Need Victim Services
Franklin/Fulton County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program
Medic II Advanced Life Support
Franklin County Legal Services
Certification by Pennsylvania Supreme Court Accredited Agency
- Certified Criminal Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Tracy J. Ross
Attorney
tross@kkfb.com
Tracy was recently admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania after graduating from Penn State Dickinson School of Law, where she was an editor of the Penn State Law Review. Tracy practices general law with an emphasis in litigation.
Education
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J.D., 2010
Penn State University Dickinson School of Law
Penn State Law Review, Comments Editor
B.A., 2007
Virginia Tech, International Studies, World Politics and Policy
Areas of Practice
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General Litigation
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury Claims
Wills and Estates
Admissions
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
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Pennsylvania Bar Association
Franklin County Bar Association
Experience
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Certified Advocate, Miller Center for Public Interest Advocacy
IOLTA Fellowship, YWCA Domestic Violence Legal Center (2008)
Publications
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A Test of Democracy: Ethiopia’s Mass Media and Freedom of Information Proclamation, 114 PENN ST. L. REV. 1047
David C. Cleaver
Of Counsel
law@kkfb.com
Dave serves as counsel to Keller, Keller and Beck, LLC in the areas of Wills, Trusts, Estate Administration, and Real Estate. Dave is currently an adjunct professor at Penn State Dickinson School of Law and has authored several books about probate and estate law.
Education
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J.D., 1967
Dickinson School of Law
Dickinson Law Review, Editor
B.A., 1964
University of North Carolina
Areas of Practice
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Wills and Estates
Trusts
Real Estate
Admissions
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court
United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
United States District Court, District of Maryland
United States Supreme Court
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
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Pennsylvania Bar Association
American Bar Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
Experience
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Adjunct Professor, Penn State University Dickinson School of Law
State Solicitor, PA State Association of Register of Wills and Clerks of Orphans Courts
Publications
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CASES AND MATERIALS ON WILLS AND DECEDENTS ESTATES, 1976
PENNSYLVANIA PROBATE PRACTICE, WITH FORMS, Harrison Publishing Co. (1st ed. 1983; 2nd ed. 1993; 3rd ed. 2000)
WEST’S PENNSYLVANIA PRACTICE SERIES: Pennsylvania Probate and Estate Administration, Vols. 19, 19A
J. Edward Beck, Jr.
Attorney
ebeck@kkfb.com
Ed’s law practice is concentrated in two broad areas: wills, estates and elder law planning, and small business law, including buying, selling, and dispute resolution. He has lectured for both Continuing Legal and Medical Education on a variety of topics.
Education
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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
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Business and Corporate Law
Wills and Estates
Estate Administration
Elder Law
Admissions
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
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Pennsylvania Bar Association
Franklin County Bar Association
Civic and Charitable Affiliations
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Former Chairman, Summit Health Board of Directors (1995-present)
Chair, Waynesboro Hospital Board of Directors (1987-1997)
Chair, Wilson College Board of Trustees (1990-1999)
Past Chair of House and Treasurer, Easter Seals National Board (1983-1993)
Experience
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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)