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%

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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

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Douglas Evan Spiegel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 33 of 33 reviews

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.

Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2014

highly recommend

Very professional and knowledgeable in all cases. Been working with his firm on a few cases for the past four years. His staff does an excellent job as well.

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Best attorney you can ever hire!

I hired mr Spiegel form my difficult divorce. I have one of the most difficult contested divorces there is in ftmyers .This attorney is not only caring about you, but fights till the end. He is the best in the field! He knows the game and will try to win no matter how hard your case is.He very knowle...dgable,and the best attorney in the world! Hard worker and he don't quit until he is satisfied! I have hired other attorneys who did nothimg for me in the past for other problems I have had and all they did was take my money and not do anything for me. He really cares about his clients and their outcome! I extremely recommend mr Spiegel for any and all divorce cases you might encounter. He is excellent and I can't thank him more for all he is doing for me. I can only hope that anyone in a position like mine or worse would do the best thing for themselves and hiring this attorney you will not be disappointed.

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Douglas Evan Spiegel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michele Belmont

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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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."

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Kenneth Turner

Family lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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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."

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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."

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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

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University of Central Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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