Scudder G. Stevens, Esquire

Scudder G. Stevens holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Pennsylvania State University (1966), a Juris Doctor degree from Valparaiso University School of Law (1969), and a Master of Laws from Widener University School of Law (2008). After serving a clerkship at Gawthrop & Greenwood in West Chester, PA in 1969, he became a partner in the Philadelphia general practice and estates firm of Peck, Young & VanSant. He withdrew from that partnership in 1980 to practice as a sole practitioner, maintaining his principal office since 1984 in Chester County where he also lives.

Scudder’s practice includes diverse and significant experience in the general practice of law, with particular emphasis in elder law, estate planning and administration, as well as financial, commercial, corporate (for-profit and non-profit), litigation, real estate, and domestic relations matters. He is an experienced administrator with strong interpersonal skills, an accomplished advocate with strong speaking, writing and negotiating skills, and a creative worker with a drive for excellence, totally capable of handling the full needs of his clientele.

Scudder has been active in the American, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Chester County Bar Associations, particularly in matters relating to continuing legal education. He has lectured on behalf of the Philadelphia Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute in the area of Estate Planning and Administration, and co-authored PBI Publication No. 93, Administration of Estates (1978 ). In addition to his Bar involvement, Scudder participates in church, alumni and community activities.

Kerry R. Beck, Paralegal

Kerry Beck was born, raised and educated in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Kerry launched her legal career in 1989 with one of Chester County’s founding law firms, Wade, Wade & Wade. Her broad experience in various areas of law have made her a valued asset at Scudder G. Stevens, P.A. Kerry achieved her formal paralegal education from The Pennsylvania State University in 1998. Kerry is a member and Past President of the Chester County Paralegal Association; an Association that aims to enhance the role of paralegals in the legal community by providing a forum for the exchange of information and encouraging legal education. Kerry and her husband reside in London Britain Township and together, operate a family owned plumbing company.


Jill L. Kolen, Legal Assistant

Jill Kolen started her legal career in 1987 with the firm of Bennett, Bricklin & Saltzburg LLC. She worked at that firm’s Philadelphia, Lancaster and West Chester offices until 2004. Jill’s experience and knowledge regarding various areas of law and how legal practice differs from county to county has made her an asset at Scudder G. Stevens, P.A. Jill and her husband, Bill, reside in London Grove Township, Chester County with their two children and  pets. Jill enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, swimming and boating.