Eric A. Krebs is an attorney with Dunlap & Shipman, P.A. in the Panama City, Florida office. He primarily practices civil litigation, real estate, commercial, business, and intellectual property throughout Northwest Florida. He is licensed in Florida and Texas and a Certified Circuit Court Mediator in the State of Florida.
Eric graduated with his juris doctor from Texas A&M School of Law. He obtained a Master of Music Performance in Percussion from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Southern Mississippi, with a focus on percussion. For over six years prior to his time at Dunlap, Eric represented counties, sheriff’s offices, municipalities, clerks of court, and other constitutional offices throughout Florida in civil litigation defense. He has represented lending institutions, businesses, individuals, and property management companies throughout his career.
Eric has been affiliated with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps from Canton, Ohio since 1993 when he first auditioned for the corps. He marched snare for Bluecoats from 1994 to 1996, as well as in the 2022 Bluecoats Alumni Corps. Since 2022, Eric has been a Director at Large for the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, where he is a member of the executive and ethics committee. Since 2024, Eric has actively led and performed with the percussion section of the Bluecoats Alumni Ensemble, Legacy Arc.
Eric has been an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Panama City since 2008, where he has served in every leadership position for the Club, including President and Secretary. He was instrumental in creating the Kiwanis Playground at Henry Davis Park in Panama City, Florida which opened in 2026 to celebrate the Club’s 100th Anniversary, he established a Kiwanis Satellite club, and, since 2018, has been the chair in charge operating “Kiwanis Mardi Golf”, a free mini-golf tournament for area children. In 2026, over 160 people participated in the event.
Since 2008, Eric has been a member of the percussion section of the Panama City Symphony where is currently the Principal Percussionist. Eric was a Board Member for the Panama City Symphony for six years, as well as its legal advisor.
Since 2009, Eric has been an adjunct professor of music, teaching percussion at Gulf Coast State College. In 2025, Eric created the first Percussion Ensemble at GCSC.
Eric is married to his wonderful and supportive wife Laurie, who teaches ESE students at Bay High School in Panama City, Florida. Together they have completely spoiled their puppies, Molly and Tucker. In his free time, Eric enjoys cruising, Disney, music, movies, reading, and collecting a variety of things such as comics, scally caps, and drums.