Background
Beck, John Albert was born on July 8, 1925 in Apperson, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Albert Charles Beck and Velma Josephine (Carmichael) Smith.
Beck, John Albert was born on July 8, 1925 in Apperson, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Albert Charles Beck and Velma Josephine (Carmichael) Smith.
University of Tulsa (Bachelor of Arts, 1949). George Washington University Law School (Juris Doctor, 1950). (Also at ¡As Washington, D C.).
Partner Frost & Towers, Washington, 1952-1973, Baker & Hostetler, Washington, 1973-1982, Martin, Beck & Smith, Washington, 1982-1984, Reed, Smith, Shaw & McClay, Washington, since 1984. Board directors Washington Mutual Investors Fund, Lemon Foundation. Advisory board American Security Bank, Washington, since 1983.
Town commissioner Henlopen Acres, Del, 1969. Board directors Beebe Hospital, Lewes, Del, since 1982. Served with United States Navy, 1943-1946, PTO. Fellow American College Trial Lawyers (board regents 1988-1992).
Member University Club (president 1970-1972), Columbia Country Club, Burning Tree Club, Rehoboth Beach Country Club, Lawyers of Washington Club, The Barristers Club (president 1981).
Married Helen Louise Edmonds, December 22, 1946. Children: John A. Junior, Scott E.