Over three decades of providing the highest caliber legal representation.

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About The Firm

The founding partners of Buckner, Shifrin, Etter, Dugan and Bradfute, P.A. began the firm with a commitment to meet the individual needs of each client in a practical and economical fashion, while providing the highest caliber of legal counsel. For over three decades, Buckner Shifrin has done exactly that. Where appropriate, Buckner Shifrin makes every effort to amicably settle cases via alternate dispute resolution, such as mediation or collaborative law. Nevertheless, Buckner Shifrin’s team of attorneys are all skilled and strategic litigators always prepared to go to Court when necessary.

This South Florida law firm centers its practice on two distinct areas: marital and family law, and insurance defense and defense related cases.

In addition to practice in Florida, Buckner Shifrin has attorneys admitted to practice in Washington D.C., Colorado, New York, and the Dominican Republic.

Our Professionals

Robin S. Buckner

Partner

Robin S. Buckner is a founding member and managing partner of Buckner, Shifrin, Etter, Dugan & Bradfute, P.A., a firm formed in 1991 as Buckner &…

Deanna S. Shifrin

Partner

Deanna S. Shifrin is a founding and managing partner at Buckner, Shifrin, Etter, Dugan & Bradfute, P.A., originally the law firm of Buckner & Shifrin, P.A…

Jeannie M. Etter

Partner

Jeannie M. Etter has been board certified by The Florida Bar in Marital & Family Law for over two decades, identifying her as an expert in this field…

Robert O. Dugan

Partner

Robert O. Dugan has been a partner at Buckner, Shifrin, Etter, Dugan & Bradfute, P.A. since joining the firm in 2008 and is the head of the firm’s General Civil…

Emily M. Bradfute

Partner

Emily M. Bradfute is a partner at Buckner, Shifrin, Etter, Dugan & Bradfute, P.A., and a member of the family and divorce law practice group. Ms. Bradfute…

Agustin J. Alvarez

Partner

Agustin J. Alvarez is a Partner in the civil litigation practice group of Buckner, Shifrin, Etter, Dugan & Bradfute, P.A. He defends both first party property

Amitai D. Gavarian

Partner

Amitai D. Gavarian is a partner in the civil litigation practice group of Buckner, Shifrin, Etter, Dugan & Bradfute, P.A. He focuses his practice on defending first…

Our Practice Areas

Family
Law

Divorce and Separation

In order to divorce your spouse, you must petition the court to dissolve your marriage and exchange financial disclosure reflecting your income, expenses, assets, and liabilities...

Pre/Post Nuptial agreements

A prenuptial agreement or “prenup” is a contract between two individuals prior to the marriage, whereas a postnuptial agreement or “postnup” is a contract between two individuals during the marriage...

Parentage/Paternity

Parentage or Paternity actions involve the establishment of parental rights over a child between couples of the same sex or different sex, who are not legally married. In Florida, that includes creating a parenting plan which...

Enforcement, Post Judgement

Post judgment issues arise when a party seeks to enforce or modify the terms of an Agreement or Final Judgment following a Dissolution of Marriage or Paternity action...

General
Civil
Litigation

General Civil Litigation

We defend individuals, property owners, small business owners and large corporations in all types of litigation...

Premises Liability

We offer services for the defense of premises liability claims occurring on both residential and commercial property...

Insurance Coverage

We provide insurance coverage opinions to insurance companies, underwriters...

Property Damage

We represent several property and casualty insurers in first party property litigation...

What Our Clients Say

Ms. Etter is a brilliant strategist and is very knowledgeable, and above-all, she places her client’s needs first. I unreservedly recommend Jeannie Etter, Esq.

Z.R.P., client
United States

Robin Buckner and Natalie Hernandez were by my side every step of the way, making a complex case easy to digest, educating me regarding my options, and kept me well informed in a timely manner.

T.W., client
United States

From my first face to face meeting with senior partner Deanna Shifrin and associate Jessica Satinoff, I knew I was at the right firm and in the best hands for my divorce.

W.P., client
United States

They explained everything along the way and answered all my questions with great understanding and empathy. They took my feelings into consideration and made me feel protected and in the best hands.

N.A., client
United States