LLA Honors 50 Year Members

On January 13, 2003, at its annual banquet, the Lycoming Law Association honored four of its own for fifty years of service to Lycoming County.  In opening comments, LLA President Gary Weber praised the commitment of each of the honorees to the LLA, to the community, to the courts and to their clients.  John Gault, Robert Wise, William Askey and Charles Szybist were recognized for a combined total of 211 years of active membership in the organization.  Three of the honorees, Wise, Askey and Szybist continue to practice law in Williamsport.  Gault is retired, but is still active in the LLA.

 Gault, joined the LLA in 1948.  He practiced law with the firm of Cander, Youngman, Gibson and Gault of Williamsport, in the area of industrial finance.  He resides with his wife, Kay, in Montoursville.

Wise has practiced in Williamsport since 1949.  He served 5 terms in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.  He resides with his wife, Margaret, in Williamsport.

Askey’s legal career began in Williamsport in 1951.  He maintains a private practice in the city and has served as a part time United States Magistrate Judge since 1964. He resides with his wife, Elizabeth, in Williamsport.

Szybist joined the LLA in 1953, and continues to maintain a private practice in the city. He serves as a United States Bankruptcy Trustee. He resides with his wife, Carla, in Williamsport.

The dinner was attended by many members of the Bench and Bar of Lycoming County.  Each of the honorees was introduced by an Association member who knew him well, and not an unkind word was heard all night.  The four men are held in high regard in the community and are well respected by their colleagues.  Each man was presented with a plaque that commemorated the event.