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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.
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- 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
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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.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
David J. Spofford is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →
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 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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