Gregory R. Bean is of-counsel at Stark & Knoll in its Estate Planning & Probate Group. Greg's practice is focused on estate planning, probate and trust administration, and probate litigation.
"A good lawyer is one who is a good listener, an excellent communicator, and focused on achieving the desired results in a timely, efficient manner. I very much enjoy the private practice of law after working for a corporate fiduciary for several years. I understand the importance of being proactive and consultative as well as adding value. My clients become my friends. It is an honor to be of service." - Gregory R. Bean
Experience
Greg’s 35 years in the trust banking industry have given him the necessary experience to handle some of the most comprehensive and involved estate planning and probate matters.
Court Admissions
- United States Supreme Court
- United States District Court for Northern District of Ohio
- State of Ohio
Bar Associations
- Akron Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
Education
- University of Delaware The Stonier Graduate School of Banking, with honors
- The University of Akron School of Law
- The University of Akron Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Professional & Community Leadership
- Akron Auto Club - Board Member, Past Chairman, Member of the Investment Committee, Properties Committee
- Akron Community Foundation - Marketing Committee
- Akron-Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau, (The John S. Knight Center) - Chairman of the Board of Directors
- Akron Rural Cemetery Association - Vice Chairman of the Board
- Akron Zoological Park - Board Member, Past Chairman, Member of the Construction Committee, Compensation Committee
- Bridgestone Firestone Golf Classic - Volunteer
- Bluecoats Inc. of Summit County - Golf Classic Committee
- East Ohio United Methodist Church Foundation - Vice Chairman, Member of the Investment Committee
- First United Methodist Church of Akron - Chairman of the Administrative Board, Certified Lay Speaker
- Friends of Historic Glendale Cemetery - President of the Board
- Hale Farm and Village - Advisory Board
- Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio - Board of Directors
- Akron General Medical Center - Foundation Board Member
View Greg’s complete biography (PDF)