David P. Geis

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David P. Geis: Attorney with Law Offices of David Parker Geis, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

David Parker Geis practices family law throughout the South Carolina Low Country, including Beaufort and Jasper Counties. Mr. Geis has the highest peer review rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability from Martindale Hubbell and is listed in the national Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in both New York and South Carolina. Mr. Geis is an experienced trial attorney and has practiced matrimonial law for over 50 years, both in New York State and South Carolina. He presently restricts his matrimonial practice to South Carolina and has practiced almost exclusively in South Carolina for approximately 25 years. Mr. Geis is also a qualified Family Law Mediator in both New York State and South Carolina. He became qualified in New York State in 1993 and in South Carolina in 2001. He served as 1st Lieutenant on active duty in the U.S. Army and is a Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Geis has been active in the legal community throughout his career both in New York State and South Carolina. He is Chairman of the Family Law Section Council for the South Carolina Bar Association; past President of the Beaufort County Bar Association and Former Member, New York State Council for Family Mediation.
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Areas of Practice (14)

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Alimony
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Separation Agreements
  • Property Agreements
  • Pre-Nuptial Agreements
  • Premarital Agreements
  • Spousal Support
  • Visitation Rights
  • Mediation
  • Alternate Dispute Resolutuon(ADR)
  • Legal Separation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Adelphi University, B.A., 1966
Law School Attended:
Fordham University, J.D., 1972; New York University, LL.M., 1976
Year of First Admission:
1973
Admission:
1973, New York; 1976, U.S. Supreme Court; 1999, South Carolina
Memberships:
South Carolina Bar (Chairman, Family Law Section Council, 2012-present; Member, Family Law Section); Beaufort County Bar Association (Past President); New York State Bar Association (Member: Family Law Section, 1974-; Legislative Committee, 1983-1986; Trust and Estates Section, 1991-2008); American Bar Association (Member: Family Law Section; ADR Section, 2000-).
Military:
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 1966-1969
Reported Cases:
Gallante v. Gallante, 69 A.D. 2d 851, 415 N.Y.S. 2d 465 (1979); Chernofsky v. Chernofsky, 90 AD 2d 765, 455 N.Y.S. 301 (1982); Scottino v. Scottino, 91 A.D. 2d 993, 458 N.Y.S. 2d 200 (1983); Levinson v. Levinson, 97 A.D. 2d 458, 467 N.Y.S.2d 427 (1983); Barnes v. Barnes, 96 A.D. 2d894, 466 N.Y.S. 2d 61 (1983); Chernofsky v. Chernofsky, 95 A.D. 2d 788, 463 N.Y.S. 2d 563 (1983); Zerrilli v. Zerrilli, 110 A.D. 2d 634, 487 N.Y.S. 2d 373 (1985); Parlow v. Parlow, 145 Misc 2d 850, 548 N.Y.S. 2d 373, 57 Ed. Law Rep. 544 (1989); Castracan v. Colavita, 173 A.D. 2d 924, 469 N.Y.S. 2d 792 (1991); Procario v. Procario, 164 Misc 2d 79, 623 N.Y.S. 2d 971(1994); Rosen v. Rosen, 260 A.D. 2d 361, 687 N.Y.S. 2d 701(1999).
Certifications:
Certified Family Court Mediator (SC & NY)
ISLN:
907156442

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$350/hr
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Other, Visa

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0
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5.0/5.0 (1 review)

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4.3/5.0 (4 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

David Geis really looks out for his client's best interests. I would highly recommend him to anyone going through a divorce.

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