Lawrence J. Spiegel is the Founder and Chairman of Spiegel & Utrera, P.A., a law firm he established in Miami, Florida, in 1990. With a legal career that spans over five decades, Larry has built a reputation for legal excellence and entrepreneurial innovation.
In addition to his legal accomplishments, Larry is a seasoned entrepreneur, having founded several successful ventures, including Personnel One, a national staffing agency.
Larryâs dedication to service began early in his lifeâin his early twenties, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served honorably and attained the rank of Sergeant. After completing his military service, he relocated to Miami, Florida, and pursued higher education at Florida Atlantic University, where he majored in Business Administration and graduated Summa Cum Laude.
As an attorney, Larry has built a distinguished career as a complex civil and commercial litigator, with expertise in practice areas such as personal injury, business litigation, and insurance claims.
Since becoming a member of the Florida Bar, he has represented well over 10,000 individual and corporate clients. Additionally, he has served as general or special counsel for companies including Personnel One, Inc., Financial Guaranty Corporation, AmeriProperties, Inc., AmeriFinancial, Inc., Mills Family Bakery, Inc., and Jay Lawrence Group, Inc.
Lawrence J. Spiegel is a proud member of the Florida Bar, the Dade County Bar Association, the Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American Association for Justice, and the American Bar Association.
In real estate, Larry has successfully developed several large-scale commercial complexes in Florida. He has also acquired, renovated, and traded residential waterfront properties. Additionally, he holds a commercial brokerage license and possesses extensive expertise in commercial real estate management.
Lawrence J. Spiegel is the author of Detours and Contradictions: The Challenge of Being an Entrepreneur. A practical resource for the bootstrapping entrepreneur looking to start or grow a business.
He is also the author of Charlie's Entrepreneurial Journey: A Guide to Success Through Entrepreneurship. This latest book offers 416 pages of valuable insights into the journey of an aspiring entrepreneur named Charlie. Through Charlieâs experiences, the book explores topics rarely covered in traditional business literature, yet crucial for achieving success.
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Larry's firsthand experience as a business owner, including overcoming the challenges of launching and growing companies, inspired him to establish a law firm specifically tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs. Spiegel & Utrera, P.A. was founded in 1990 in Miami, Florida.
Larryâs mission has always been to help others overcome the obstacles he faced as a business owner and to empower entrepreneurs by providing the legal support essential for their success. He is driven by a passion for helping others achieve their business ambitions and equipping them with the legal tools to drive their ventures forward
Spiegel & Utrera, P.A., doing business as AmeriLawyer, began its journey from its Miami headquarters and gradually expanded to serve clients across all 50 states. With seven office locations, we have proudly assisted over 300,000 clients, and our reach continues to grow. Our unwavering commitment to providing top-tier legal services has empowered entrepreneurs and businesses to thrive both in the U.S. and internationally.
Our mission is to empower every entrepreneur to start and grow their business, achieving both overwhelming financial success and personal fulfillment. As dedicated advocates for our clients, our business attorneys provide tailored counsel to help navigate the complexities of the modern marketplace with confidence and ease.
We strive to continually expand and enhance our comprehensive range of legal services, delivering value and convenience to clients ranging from startups to seasoned entrepreneurs. Unlike our competitors, we prioritize personalized attention from experienced attorneys rather than offering generic, boilerplate solutions from non-professionals. Our mission is grounded in building strong relationships, guiding our clients through any legal challenge, whether in or out of court.
We fully embrace the value of diversity among our employees, clients, and communities. With operations in multiple locations across the United States, we celebrate the contributions of individuals of all races, genders, national origins, ages, religious backgrounds, sexual orientations, and those living with disabilities. This vibrant tapestry enriches and enhances our collective experience. When hiring, our primary criteria focus on legal talent and an unwavering passion for exceeding client expectations. We foster a workplace culture that encourages innovation, rewards initiative, and promotes thoughtful collaboration.
Our ultimate goal is to create a global community of passionate and informed entrepreneurs. By cultivating and strengthening todayâs business leaders, we aim to inspire and empower future generations to thrive in the ever-evolving world of business.