Background
Helwig, Gilbert John was born on June 5, 1918 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of August Henry and Germaine (Laurent) Helwig.
Helwig, Gilbert John was born on June 5, 1918 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of August Henry and Germaine (Laurent) Helwig.
AB, Duquesne University, 1938. Bachelor of Laws (now Juris Doctor), Duquesne University, 1948.
Teaching fellow, Duquesne U., 1938-1940; Adjunct Professor law, Duquesne U., 1949-1970; volunteer, Defenders Office, Allegheny County, 1948-1949; assistant district attorney, Allegheny County, 1949-1951; member firm, Stone, Silvestri & Helwig, Pittsburgh, 1949-1951; partner, then of counsel, Reed, Smith, Shaw & McClay, Pittsburgh, since 1951. Member judicial council Supreme Court Pennsylvania, 1970-1975. Chairman hearing committee Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board, 1973-1978, member, 1982-1987, chairman, 1986.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Fellow American Bar Foundation, American College Trial Lawyers, International Academy Trial Lawyers. Member American Law Institute, Third Circuit Judicial Conference, American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Florida Bar Association.
Married Diane Ketchum, November 27, 1948. Children: David, Lisa, Erika, Anne.