Douglas E. Spiegel
Fort Myers
Summary
Detail-oriented Attorney experienced in trial advocacy and litigation management. Delivered favorable outcomes through strong investigative skills and commitment to ethical standards. Focused on providing informed counsel and effective advocacy throughout legal processes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney
Douglas E. Spiegel, PA
Fort Myers, FL
01.2009 - Current
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring compliance and accuracy in filings.
- Managed discovery processes, overseeing document collection and review to streamline case progression.
- Represented clients in court hearings and negotiations, advocating effectively for their interests.
- Prepared clients for depositions and trial testimony, enhancing their credibility as key witnesses.
- Participated in mediation sessions, effectively advocating for client interests while working towards amicable resolutions.
- Maintained open lines of communication with clients throughout the entire litigation process, ensuring they were well-informed about developments affecting their cases.
- Presented compelling arguments during trial proceedings, securing favorable verdicts on behalf of clients.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
Attorney
Public Defenders Office
Fort Myers, FL
02.2003 - 01.2009
- Advocated for client interests in court proceedings, demonstrating persuasive argumentation skills.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in clients' best interest.
- Represented clients in civil litigation, criminal proceedings and appeals in state and federal courts.
- Presented compelling oral arguments in court hearings and trials that resulted in favorable rulings for clients.
- Provided pro bono services to underrepresented populations within the community, ensuring access to quality legal representation for all individuals regardless of income level or background status.
- Improved client satisfaction with detailed and clear communication of legal processes and expectations.
- Represented clients in court effectively, resulting in a high rate of case success.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
Education
J.D. - Law
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Lansing, MIBachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLSkills
- Litigation
- Trial experience
- Court procedures
- Litigation management
- Criminal law
- Criminal defense
- Family law
- Court preparation
- Document filing
- Reviewing documents
- Investigation skills
- Litigation strategy
- Ethics and professionalism
Timeline
Attorney
Douglas E. Spiegel, PA
01.2009 - Current
Attorney
Public Defenders Office
02.2003 - 01.2009
J.D. - Law
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Central Florida