About
Douglas A. Lewis, Esquire
Partner
Mr. Lewis practices in complex real estate transactions, real estate sales, purchases, and development, lending transactions, title services, leasing and construction lien law. He also practices in real estate related litigation (including evictions and foreclosures) and local zoning and land use law, administrative law, and governmental relations. His practice includes comprehensive plan amendments, zoning applications, growth issues, permitting and local land development code amendments.
Professional Associations & Recognition
Admitted to:
Texas Bar
Washington DC Bar
Collier County Bar Association
Attorney’s Title Insurance Fund Member
Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Rating from 2019-2023
Inclusion in Best Lawyers® in America, 2023
Florida Rising Star Award, 2009, Super Lawyers Magazine
Superb Rating on Avvo
Education
Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1999
Florida State University, B.A. Economics, cum laude, 1995
Additional Languages Spoken
Spanish - Limited Working Proficiency
Charitable and Community Activities
Boy Scouts of America, Troop 52 Committee Member
Former Chair of the Real Estate Section of the Collier County Bar Association
Collier County Republican Executive Committee
Publications and Speaking Engagements
Published in Lexology
2012, Florida Property Owners: The Notice of Proposed Property Taxes Delivered this August from your Property Appraisers
2010, Environmental Protection Legislation
2010, Florida Economic Development Legislation - Senate Bill 1752
2009, New Florida Uniform Title Standard 11.2
2009, New Development Rights Protection Law
2009, Collier County Proposal to Regulate Resale of Foreclosed Homes - Lenders Beware
Published on Martindale.com
2009, New Florida Uniform Title Standard 11.2 on Private Dedications
Speaker at Conference: A Practical Guide to Construction Liens
2015, To What Property Does the Lien Extend
Speaker at Conference: 3rd Annual Real Estate Landscape
Zoning Due Diligence