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About
History
The Beaver County Bar Association was formed March 18, 1876. Our headquarters is located in Beaver, Pennsylvania. Presently, the Beaver County Bar Association has approximately 200 members.
Mission Statement
To promote excellence in the practice of law; to advance the efficiency and the equality of the administration of justice and the civil and orderly resolution of disputes through its members; to service the legal needs of the community; to encourage acts of public service by its membership; to foster courteous and professional relations among the members of the Bar; to advance cooperation between the Bench and the Bar; to uphold the honor and integrity of the legal profession; and to preserve the history of our local justice system and the memory of the past members of the Beaver County Bar Association.
In support of its mission, the Beaver County Bar Association shall:
- Provide quality continuing legal education programs, ongoing mentoring and networking opportunities for members;
- Work with the Court and County government to improve administrative procedures in the Beaver County Court system and related row offices.
- Provide a lawyer referral service;
- Keep the community informed of the role and work of the legal profession; and
- Provide opportunities for its membership to contribute to the community through pro bono service, youth programs, community education and charitable giving.
Our Staff
THE BEAVER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION STAFF
Tiffany Wise
Executive Director
MerryBeth Sylvester
Legal Journal Editor
BEAVER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Board Of Governors
June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2028
Officers
Executive Committee
Legal Journal Committee
Chad F. McMillen
President
Tiffany E. York
First Vice President
Mollie K. Patterson
Second Vice President
Collin R. McHenry
Secretary
Frank Paganie
Assistant Secretary
Ryan S. Woodske
Treasurer
Nathan L. Bible
Assistant Treasurer
Sherri Hurst
Past President
Richard Urick
Term Expires: May, 2027
Robert P. Dappenbrook
Term Expires: May, 2027
Max Schmierer
Term Expires: May, 2027
Ashley Elias
Term Expires: May, 2028
Jennifer M. Popovich
Term Expires: May, 2028
Brittany Smith
Term Expires: May, 2028
Bea Diaz-Cothen
Term Expires: May, 2029
Matthew Huffines
Term Expires: May, 2029
John F. Salopek
Co-Chairperson
Kenneth G. Fawcett
Co-Chairperson
Allen Andrascik
Co-Chairperson
Michael B. Jones
Co-Chairperson
Mollie Patterson
YLD Representative
Charitable Fundraising & Giving
In support of its mission, the Beaver County Bar Association states that it will:
“Provide opportunities for its membership to contribute to the community through pro bono service, youth programs, community education and charitable giving.”
As such, the Beaver County Bar Association shall have a standing committee known as the Charitable Fundraising and Giving Committee. The mission of the Charitable Giving Committee is to support worthy charitable causes and organizations which directly benefit residents of Beaver County. The Beaver County Bar Association Charitable Fundraising and Giving Committee has provided financial and volunteer support to the following county organizations:
01
2014
• The Ladle Soup Kitchen
• Professional Outfitters
• Mental Health Association of Beaver County
• Ohio River Trail Council
• Life Steps - Variety Adaptive Bike Program
• Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc - Beaver County “Wall that Heals” Program
• Center Civic Women’s Club
• Children & Youth Services Holiday Gift Drive
02
2015
• The Ladle Soup Kitchen
• Beaver County YMCA
• Beaver County Humane Society
• Children and Youth Services Holiday Gift Drive
• Best Friends, Inc.
• Children & Youth Services Holiday Gift Drive
03
2016
• Habitat for Humanity
• Variety (adaptive bikes for children)
• Alzheimer’s Association
• Children & Youth Services Holiday Gift Drive
04
2018
• Beaver County Rotary Auction
• Variety (adaptive bikes for children)
• Center at the Mall – Lutheran Service Society
• Beaver County Humane Society
• The Center – Midland PA
• Beaver County Mental Health Association
• Beaver County Children and Youth Services Holiday Gift Drive
05
2019
• ARC Beaver/Achieva
• Variety (adaptive bikes for children)
• Habitat for Humanity
• CommuniCycle
• Penn State Beaver – Youth Programs
• Beaver Area Memorial Library
• Beaver County Association for the Blind
• Yellow Ribbon Girls – Supplies for Troops
• Beaver County Cancer and Heart Association
• Children & Youth Services Holiday Gift Drive
06
2020
• The Center Midland, PA
• Variety (adaptive bikes for children)
• Beaver County Humane Society
• Center Civics Women’s Club
• Faith Restorations
• Children & Youth Services Holiday Gift Drive
07
2021
• Hope House - Midland
• Variety (adaptive bikes for children)
• Table of Grace Feeding Ministry
• Good Samaritan Outreach
• Children & Youth Services Holiday Gift Drive
8
2022
• We are at Your Service
• Variety (adaptive bikes for children)
• Children and Youth Services Holiday Gift Drive
9
2023
• Adoption Connection
• Variety (adaptive bikes for children)
• Crop & Kettle
• Bags & Blessings
• Outdoor Immersion
• Children & Youth Services and Beaver County Behavioral Health Holiday Gift Drive
10
2024
• Variety (adaptive bikes for children)
• Communicycle
• Merrick Art Gallery
• Manna
• Habitat for Humanity
• Franklin Center
• Children & Youth Services and Beaver County Behavioral Health Holiday Gift Drive
11
2025
- Midland Center
- Camp Cadet
- American Cancer Society
- Willie Stargell Foundation
- House of Prayer Lutheran Church - Manna Dinner
- Beaver County CYS
- Variety
- Neighborhood Legal Services
- Beaver County Behavioral Health
2026
- The Ladle
- Manna
- Bags & Blessings
- Center Civic Women's Center
- Mental Health Association
- Beaver County Symphonic Wind Ensemble
- Fraternal Order of Police
- New Brighton Wine Walk
- Beaver County Educational Trust
- Rochester PD Bike Safety Event