Van P. Geeker
DirectorVan P. Geeker practices primarily in the areas of federal taxation, estate planning, probate, and trust administration. He frequently represents clients with IRS tax controversies. Van holds a Master of Tax Law (LL.M.) degree in addition to his J.D. and has had an A.V. Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 1998.
Van P. Geeker practices primarily in the areas of federal taxation, estate planning, probate, and trust administration. He frequently represents clients with IRS tax controversies. Van holds a Master of Tax Law (LL.M.) degree in addition to his J.D. and has had an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 1998.
Van served as an Adjunct Professor of Tax Law at Florida State University College of Law from 1996 to 2003 and is a former member of the Executive Council, Tax Section, of The Florida Bar.
A native of Pensacola, Florida, Van returned home to join Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon in 2012 after practicing in Tallahassee for 30 years. He now resides and works full-time in the firm’s office in the Miramar Beach area in South Walton County but is available for consultation in the Pensacola and Tallahassee offices.
Experience
- Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon
- Director, 2017 – Present
- Attorney, 2012 – 2016
- Igler & Dougherty
- Shareholder, 2002 – 2012
- Van P. Geeker, P.A.
- Shareholder, 2000 – 2002
- Berger Singerman
- Shareholder, 1998 – 2000
- Ausley & McMullen
- Attorney, 1982 – 1986
- Shareholder, 1986 – 1998
- Touche Ross & Co.
- Associate Tax Consultant, 1979 – 1981
Education
- Washington and Lee University, B.S., 1976
- Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 1979
- Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William and Mary, LL.M., Taxation, 1982
Bar Admissions
- The Florida Bar
- United States Tax Court
Professional & Community Affiliations
- Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation
- Director, 2019 – Present
Recognition & Awards
- AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell