Just seven short years ago, we asked our readers to "Please Meet ... Andrew S. Chumney," our newest associate at Peacock Keller. Now, Please Meet Our Newest Partner (effective January 1, 2011), Andy Chumney.  During these seven years, Andy has moved from diverse work in litigation and school law to concentrating on serving our property and mineral law clients at which he has become quite knowledgeable.

An honors graduate at Washington & Jefferson and a Law Review Editor at Duquesne Law School, he has more than fulfilled our expectations at Peacock Keller.

The past seven years have seen other changes in Andy's life. Son Christian is now 15 and attends Canon-Mac High School. The new addition is Ava, aged three, who keeps wife, Jennifer, busy. But Andy still golfs in any spare time he finds.  

True to his Ohio roots, Andy remains a die-hard Ohio State sports fan. It is interesting that he came to W & J as a football recruit of the legendary coach, John Luckhardt. At Peacock Keller, we and our clients appreciate this recruiting coup. When next you see Andy, please congratulate him on his promotion to Partner at Peacock Keller.

Donald B. Formoso, joined us October 18, 2010. A native of nearby Beaver, Don had a strong interest in music as a percussionist at Beaver High (which interest continues). When he moved on to the University of Pittsburgh, he earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Politics and Philosophy, graduating magna cum laude in 2005. Along the way, he was a teaching assistant and was elected to Phi Sigma Pi and other honor societies.  He entered the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2006, graduating in 2009, having been active in trial and appellate Moot Court. He concentrated studies in business and corporations. He also served as a legal extern for Judge Robert J. Colville in Allegheny County. During and after law school Don worked as a law clerk in Pittsburgh for American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., where he acquired extensive experience in business, corporate and intellectual property law and practice. 

At Peacock Keller, Don will concentrate his practice on estate planning and administration and on business and corporate practice. He is admitted to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and the Federal Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Don is a member of the Allegheny and Washington County Bars and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. 

Don and his brand new wife, Amanda, live in Pittsburgh, where she works in the communications department of Federated Investors. Don has an interest in community service dating back to his Key Club days at Beaver High School. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and has a lasting interest in economic development activity. 

At the meeting of the Washington County Community Foundation on June 16, 2010, Charles Keller and Kenneth Baker were honored as legacy members of the Acorn Society of the Washington County Community Foundation. The Acorn Society represents professional advisors who have helped their clients achieve their charitable objectives through the foundation.

Zonta Club of Washington County is the local chapter of Zonta International, a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the legal/political, economic, educational, health and professional status of woman and girls through service and advocacy.

Roger J. Ecker and Kenneth L. Baker named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers in 2010.  Thomson Reuters and the publishers of the Philadelphia Magazine included Roger J. Ecker and Kenneth L. Baker in its 2010 Super Lawyers publication.  Roger is listed in the area of “Personal Injury Plaintiff- General” and Ken in the area of “Estate Planning and Probate.”

On April 22, Susan M. Key spoke to People’s Law School on home-related issues.

Kenneth L. Baker and Susan M. Key spoke on estate planning issues at the Washington Hospital on April 15. 

Rachel Lozosky has been elected Community Service Chair for the Rotary Club of Washington for club year 2010 and 2011. Rachel is also co-chairing Zonta's Rose Day/25th Anniversary celebration.

Charles C. Keller will be honored as one of 14 Community Cornerstones by the Greater Pittsburgh Council of Boy Scouts of America on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at the Friends of Scouting dinner in Pittsburgh. The Boy Scouts are celebrating their 100th birthday and Chuck has been an active scout and scout leader since 1935.

Peacock Keller & Ecker, LLP will be presented the Rose Award for Dimensions in Philanthropy by Monongahela Valley Hospital at the Hospital's 22nd annual Gala on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the Westin Convention Center and Hotel in Pittsburgh.  In a press release announcing the presentation of the award, Louis J. Panza, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Monongahela Valley Hospital, said of the firm, "They truly represent all of the qualities at the heart of the Rose Award. The award serves as a tribute to their many years of benevolence in response to fundraising efforts by our health system and, perhaps more important, their support of many other causes in Washington County and beyond."  The Rose Award was created in 1988 in honor of Mrs. Rose Sweeney Melenyzer, a longtime benefactor of charitable causes in the county and the region. She was the first recipient of the Rose Award.  The firm's managing partner, Jonathan Higie, will accept the award on behalf of the firm.

Susan M. Key has been elected the 2010 Chairwoman of the Board of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce in Washington, Pennsylvania. The purpose of the Chamber is to promote and advance the interests of the nearly 1,000 members of the Washington County business community. Susan has served as a Board member for four years.