Joseph J. Savitz

Position: Of Counsel

Address: 15 South Franklin Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0075

Email: E-Mail Me

Direct Dial: (570)821-4716

Direct Fax: (570)831-7215

Vcard:

Assistant's Name: Karen A. Brek

Assistant's E-Mail: E-Mail

PRACTICE

Joseph J. Savitz has been an attorney with the firm since it’s inception in 1954. He has served as confidant and mentor for many attorneys throughout his 60+ year career. He remains actively involved with numerous community entities and is a well-know icon in the Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas.

EDUCATION

• Wilkes University (1948)
• University of Pennsylvania Law School (1951)

BAR ADMISSIONS

• Pennsylvania (2005)
• United States Supreme Court (1958)

PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS

• “A Question of Whose Ox is Being Gored” ( PA Bar Association Journal)

HONORS

• BV® Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell - This rating attests to a lawyer's legal ability and professional ethics, and reflects the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary. The BV® rating signifies an “excellent” rating for a lawyer that has been admitted to the Bar.

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

• Pennsylvania Bar Association – Member, Special Committee on Land Title (1979-present); Elder Law Committee (1994-present)
• Luzerne County Bar Association (Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association)
• American Bar Association
• Jewish War Veterans of the USA – National Judge Advocate (1961-1962)
• Temple Israel – Board of Directors (Past President)
• Jewish Community Center – Building Committee, Trustee and Life Member
• Wilkes University – Board of Trustees, Member & Trustee Emeritus (1958-present); Member of John Wilkes Society; Jude Max Rosenn Lecture Series Committee
• John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine – Director/Chairman (2007-present)
• Luzerne Foundation - Member