Atty. Douglas C Spears

Atty. Douglas C Spears

Douglas C Spears is a lawyer practicing business litigation, commercial litigation, intellectual property and 6 other areas of law. Douglas received a A.A. degree from St.

Winter Park Winter Park 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Douglas C Spears at a glance

Douglas C Spears is a Partner based in Winter Park, Florida, practicing at Swann Hadley Stump Dietrich & Spears, P.A.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, ip, zoning, trade secrets, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1983) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1984). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1983) and St. Petersburg Jr. College (A.A. Stetson, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Orange County Bar Association The Florida Bar Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Winter Park, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas C Spears is a lawyer practicing business litigation, commercial litigation, intellectual property and 6 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a A.A. degree from St. Petersburg Jr. College in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Douglas practices at Swann Hadley Stump Dietrich & Spears, P.A. in Winter Park, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas C Spears's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas C Spears handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Land Use & Zoning

Douglas C Spears is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →

Trade Secrets

Douglas C Spears is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Winter Park 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 Douglas C Spears

Where is Douglas C Spears's law office located?
Douglas C Spears's law practice is located in Winter Park, Florida. The firm is Swann Hadley Stump Dietrich & Spears, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas C Spears handle?
Douglas C Spears focuses on business, ip, zoning, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Douglas C Spears practiced law?
Douglas C Spears has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Douglas C Spears go to law school?
Douglas C Spears earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.A. Stetson, 1977).
How can I contact Douglas C Spears for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas C Spears directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas C Spears received?
Douglas C Spears's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Florida State University
- 1983
A.A. Stetson
St. Petersburg Jr. College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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