Atty. Winter Spires
I am a Native Floridian and grew up in the Panhandle of Florida in Marianna, Fl. Approximately 55 miles west of Tallahassee, Fl.
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Winter Spires is a Managing Partner based in Destin, Florida, practicing at Winter Spires & Associates, P.A.. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (2006) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (2009). Educated at Florida State University College of Law (J.D. University, 2005). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Destin, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- I am a Native Floridian and grew up in the Panhandle of Florida in Marianna, Fl
- Approximately 55 miles west of Tallahassee, Fl
- I Currently Reside in Walton County Fl. with my husband and son
- I am familiar with the culture and issues of the residents here in North Florida and am very Committed to servicing my clients in a manner that is convenient and flexible to their needs
- Our firm aims to provide innovative representation to meet your ever changing legal needs
- Panhandle Attorney, Winter E. Spires, has been appointed to serve on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Florida Bar
- As an appointed member of this Committee, Winter will also serve on the Voluntary Bar Leadership Grants Subcommittee
- Past Employment Positions • Pleat & Perry P.A., Partner, 2006 to 2011 • Orange County Office of the Public Defender, Assistant Public Defender, 2005 to 2006 • Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Construction, 2004 • Department of Children and Families , Legal Extern, 2004 Pro Bono Activities • Emerald Coast Ronald McDonald House Charity • Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center Volunteer Fraternities/Sororities • Phi Alpha Delta Professional Associations And Memberships • Okaloosa-Walton County Bar, Member • Destin Forward Leadership, 2007 to 2008 • Emerald Coast Emerging Leaders • American Bar Association, Member • National Association of Retail and Collection Attorneys , 2011 to 2012
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Winter Spires handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 Destin 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 venue, 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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