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 9 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 Kenny | January 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Business

Doug Spiegel is the most professional Attorney I have ever worked with.

I have personally hired Douglas Spiegel to represent me and my business on various legal issues that included high level corporate negotiations. His tenacity along with his consistent follow through, and being well versed and ready to fight for my rights truly helped me on my cases that all ended wit...h high success. I have also referred Doug to represent a few family members who really needed a good lawyer. One who could navigate the Lee County criminal justice system and ensure they received top notch defense attorney services. If you or anyone you know is in need of one the best Lee county lawyers then you should call Doug.

Douglas Spiegel

Replied last January 12, 2020

Thank you. Much appreciated. We always strive to do our best....hey, we are just human!

Posted by Lida | August 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

After two years in Court with a complex divorce I WON!!! and Doug Helped me out.

Doug Spiegel and his staff fought hard for me. I was represented better than I could have ever imagined for more than 2 years in court. My needs were put first and was treated as a friend rather than a number. My opinions were valued and my doubts were always reassured by Doug and his amazing staff. ...My nerves were calmed and the process was always explained at any time. Doug Spiegel fought hard for me and my daughter rights. He went above and beyond and did everything he could to ensure a wonderful outcome, being father himself he was able to relate to my case even better. I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer, very professional and prepare during court and the trial. His experience with Child Support and Child Custody were just brilliant. Doug’s experience in psychology cases, specially dealing in court with cases that involved multiple personalities disorders, he was able to help me to recuperate money that was taken away from my daughter and to get a full custody for my child. My daughter , my family and myself will be always grateful to Doug and all his wonderful staff.

Posted by Chris | February 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Man of his word

My wife surprised me with divorce papers on Jan 15, 2017. I needed an attorney and contacted Mr. Spiegel. He was able to see me the next day and I showed him the paperwork I received from my wife's attorney. They were asking from 50,000 as part of the settlement. I was told by my wife's lawyer that t...he prenuptial agreement that she signed prior to our marriage, was no good in Florida that is were Mr. Spiegel came in. He look over the paperwork and said the prenuptial was good and would hold up in court. He said he would send a letter to her attorney and keep me post which he or his staff did via email. She settled for 15,000 without court action. Thanks to Mr. Spiegel for being, honest, up front and keeping me posted every step of the way. Not to mention the money he saved me. Chris, retired police officer.

Posted by Robert | April 12, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Great

Hired him for a criminal case and he was informative about judge's , pleas and different outcomes of my case. I would recommend him for any criminal matter.

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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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