Atty. David J. Spofford

Atty. David J. Spofford

Mr. David J.

Gainesville Gainesville 45 yrs experience 45 year
Call (352) 900-2184 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David J. Spofford at a glance

David J. Spofford is a probate, family law, estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Gainesville, Florida. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Texas (1981), U.S. Tax Court (1985), and Florida (1987). Educated at University of Houston College of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of Houston (B.B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Gainesville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David J. Spofford is a lawyer practicing corporate law, taxation law, estate planning law and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a B.B.A. degree from University of Houston in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • David practices in Gainesville, FL

Practice Areas Explained

David J. Spofford's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Spofford handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David J. Spofford is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Gainesville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David J. Spofford

Where is David J. Spofford's law office located?
David J. Spofford's law practice is located in Gainesville, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J. Spofford handle?
David J. Spofford focuses on probate, family law, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has David J. Spofford practiced law?
David J. Spofford has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did David J. Spofford go to law school?
David J. Spofford earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.B.A., 1978).
How can I contact David J. Spofford for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston College of Law
- 1981
B.B.A.
University of Houston
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1985
Florida
Admitted: 1987

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