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 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Doug Spiegel assisted with my divorce in 2019

I hired him to assist with my divorce and he helped me through mediation meetings, endless discovery phase requests from the opposing lawyer and we managed to get things settled without having to go through court. I should have been more aggressive in my approach but I decided not to go that route ...so the outcome was more or less what I was hoping for but not to my lawyer’s doing.

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Not Honest With Himself/Others

I hired Doug to represent me. He was very personal at the beginning but as we went through the process it became apparent he was not fighting for me. I even provided further information for him to legally advance my cause but he chose not to. I knew I was in trouble then. Then the prompt communicatio...n became less and less. Then my bill came and was well beyond the retainer I gave to him. At the beginning he told me the firm would communicate to me when it was used up. Not the case. Then he lied about it. Not accountable. Eventually he cut me loose. I think he saw it was going to be too much work. Did not fight for me. I do not think he is honest. Do your homework before you choose him.

Douglas Spiegel

Replied last January 12, 2020

Duplicative

Posted by Sha | January 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Save your money

During consultation he outlined a great line of defense. Once hired and money was paid he did absolutely nothing. I hired him for my daughter, she was the client. He came to court late and unprepared. Never prepped my daughter to take the stand. Save your money and do not call. My daughter is now s...earching for an attorney who does what they promise.

Douglas Spiegel

Replied last January 09, 2018

We always strive our best to adhere to our clients concerns. Unfortunately, when a client faces jail time and we cannot change that outcome, we are held responsible and the blame is usually pointed towards counsel. I wish you the best.

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Misleading

A total waste of time and money! I found him and his staff very unprofessional to say the least. Very difficult to communicate with and shows up for court unprepared . Thousands of dollars and many months and nothing was accomplished.

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

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.

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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

N/A

University of Central Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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