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Atty. John Douglas Spear

Atty. John Douglas Spear

John Douglas Spear is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, real estate, real estate contracts and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Valparaiso University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Bonita Springs Bonita Springs 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About John Douglas Spear at a glance

John Douglas Spear is a Member based in Bonita Springs, Florida, practicing at Law Offices of John D. Spear, P.A.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on residential, trusts, probate, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978), U.S. Tax Court (1978), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1981), and Florida (1982). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1978) and Valparaiso University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Collier County and Lee County Bar Associations The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Bonita Springs, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Douglas Spear is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, real estate, real estate contracts and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Valparaiso University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • John practices at Law Offices of John D. Spear, P.A. in Bonita Springs, FL

Practice Areas Explained

John Douglas Spear's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

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Trusts

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Probate

John Douglas Spear is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Douglas Spear is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

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 Bonita Springs 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 John Douglas Spear

Where is John Douglas Spear's law office located?
John Douglas Spear's law practice is located in Bonita Springs, Florida. The firm is Law Offices of John D. Spear, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Douglas Spear handle?
John Douglas Spear focuses on residential, trusts, probate, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John Douglas Spear practiced law?
John Douglas Spear has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John Douglas Spear go to law school?
John Douglas Spear earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact John Douglas Spear for a consultation?
You can contact John Douglas Spear 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 John Douglas Spear received?
John Douglas Spear's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1978
B.A.
Valparaiso University
- 1975

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1981
Florida
Admitted: 1982

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