Douglas Evan Spiegel

Douglas Evan Spiegel

4.1
Rating: 5.7

Licensed for 23 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Fort Myers, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family, Alimony

1625 Hendry Street, Suite 102, Fort Myers, FL

About Douglas

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

Practice in all areas of family law. Consisting of child custody/child support, dissolution of marriage, alimony, visitation, modifications, injunction for protection, supplemental petition, contempt/enforcement matters.

25%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 23 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2003

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Douglas E. Spiegel, P.A.

1625 Hendry Street, Suite 102, Fort Myers, FL, 33901

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Douglas Evan Spiegel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2014 | Family

GREAT ATTORNEY

MR. SPIEGEL HAS HELPED ME OUT IN MANY DIFFERENT CASES. HE HAS WORKED ON FAMILY, CRIMINAL, AND CIVIL CASES FOR ME. HE WORKED DILIGENTLY ON ALL AND KEPT ME INFORMED EACH STEP OF THE WAY. THE LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM WAS TO MY SATISFACTION AND I WOULD AND DO RECOMMEND HIM TO EVERYONE.

Posted by Nate | November 14, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Legal Counselor

Mr. Spiegel from the very first counsult helped me feel at ease with my divorce case. He was very attentive and timely with my questions that I had regarding my divorce. I would highly recommend Mr. Spiegel for any family law case. I was very impressed with his attention to detail and helping me unde...rstand my legal options during a very stressful time. I was very pleased with the outcome of my case and would not think twice about hiring Mr. Spiegel again.

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2014 | Family

High conflict Divorce

Mr. Spiegel is honest, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable about Family law. He was always available to speak with me about my Divorce, even after business hours. I would recommend Mr. Spiegel to anyone going through a high conflict divorce. He will ease your mind and guide you every step o...f the way.

Posted by Mocha | August 04, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Straight Forward, Expert Attorney! You wont be disappointed!

Attorney Spiegel is more sensitive and intelligent than the vast majority of family law attorneys. His attention to detail is incredible. I trust him explicitly during my difficult divorce. Having him on my side makes me feel safe and secure. He makes me feel comfortable, convincing me that it will b...e alright. Even though he is soft spoken he will fight like warrior in court ! He has a degree of excellence in my book! He cares about his clients, has a great deal of personal integrity and perspective, and is a pleasure to work with. He and his staff Monica keeps me informed on every detail.Who ever hires this attorney in a divorce is the lucky side.

See All Client Reviews

Douglas Evan Spiegel's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Douglas
Michele Suzanne Belmont headshot
Michele Belmont

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Terrence M. DeSalvo Jr. headshot
Terrence DeSalvo

Family lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had several cases opposing Attorney Spiegel. I have found him to be very relaxed and approachable when parties are trying to amicably resolve a case out of court, while still being well prepared and fighting hard when in court. I believe he is knowledgeable about the law and well prepared for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

Kenneth Ray Turner Jr. headshot
Kenneth Turner

Family lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Pablo Sergio Hurtado headshot
Pablo Hurtado

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have observed Mr. Spiegel in court for years. He is well prepared, has the respect of the judiciary, and represents his clients with class and dignity. An asset to the legal community."

Christopher Steven O'Keefe headshot
Christopher O'Keefe

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Doug is extremely knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer and aggressively defends his client's rights."

View All Endorsements
Terrence M. DeSalvo Jr. headshot
Terrence DeSalvo

Family lawyer

Pablo Sergio Hurtado headshot
Pablo Hurtado

Immigration lawyer

James Michael Scarmozzino headshot
James Scarmozzino

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  5.7 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2023

updated on 11/13/2023

Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2025

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Attorney, Douglas E. Spiegel, P.A.

Associations

2010 - 2013

Kings of Court

member

Education

N/A

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Central Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline
    This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
    Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution