DAVID PARKER GEIS (MEMBER) PHIPPS, GEIS & BRACH. David Geis practices family law throughout the South Carolina Low Country, including Beaufort and Richland County's. He is of counsel to the White Plains , New York law firm of Kramer & Kozek, P.C.. 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 and his Wife live on Hilton Head Island, and also maintain a residence in Westchester County, New York. They have 2 adult children and one grandchild. Mr. Geis is an experienced trial attorney and has practiced matrimonial law for over 30 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 10 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. Mr. Geis is a graduate of Adelphi University, B.A. 1966; Fordham University School of Law, J. D. 1972 , and New York University School of Law, LLM, 1977. He served as an officer 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 presently the President of the Beaufort County Bar Association and a member of the Family Law Section Council for the South Carolina Bar Association. Member: South Carolina Bar Association ( Member Family Law Section Counsel 2008- ); Beaufort County Bar Association (President 2008 -10); New York State Bar Association (Family Law Section 1974-; Legislative Committee 1983-1986 ) (Trust & Estates Section 1991-2008); American Bar Association 2000- (Family Law Section;  ADR Section); Family Law Mediator, South Carolina and New York; Former member New York State Counsel for Family Mediation. (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) Practice Areas: Divorce and Family Law, Custody, Alimony, Child Support, Separation and Property Agreements; Prenuptial Agreements; Adoptions. E-mail: David P. Geis