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Jeannie M. Etter
Partner
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. She merged her successful family law practice with Buckner, Shifrin, Etter, Dugan & Bradfute, P.A. in 2002. Her practice focuses on complex marital and family/divorce cases, often involving high net worth clients in the United States and internationally
Recognitions and Awards
- Board Certified in Marital & Family Law by The Florida Bar since 2002
- AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest peer review ranking, based on her profession experience and ethics
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America, every year since 2006
- Top Peer-Nominated “Women in the Law”, Best Lawyers
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report and The Wall Street Journal’s Best Lawyers in South Florida
- Listed in Leading American Attorneys
- Top Lawyer in Florida, Super Lawyers, every year since 2006
- Recognized by numerous legal publications such as Best Lawyers and South Florida Legal Guide.
- Florida Supreme Court, Appointee to The Task Force Committee for Access to Justice by the Honorable Justice Major Harding (1999 – 2001)
- 11th Judicial Circuit, Appointee to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Professionalism and Civility Committee by The Honorable Joel Brown (Family Court Administrative Judge) (2014 – 2021)
- Recipient of the Put Something Back Guardian Ad Litem Award (1999)
Education and Bar Admittance
- Juris Doctorate, University of Miami College of Law, Coral Gables, Florida, 1988
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, cum laude, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 1980, Sigma Theta Tau Honorary Society
- Member, The Florida Bar, 1988
- Member, District of Columbia Bar, 1990
Professional Affiliations
Within the Florida Bar
- Appointee to Special Committee on Unbundled Legal Services (2000 – 2001)
- Florida Bar Rules Committee, Member (2002 – 2007)
- Florida Bar Judicial Administrative Selection and Tenure Committee (2000 – 2002)
- Executive Council, Member (1993 – 2007)
- Chair, Pro Se Task Force Committee (1997 – 1998)
- Vice-Chair, Legislative Committee (2003 – 2005)
- Co-Chair, Pro Se Task Force Committee (1999 – 2000)
- Co-Chair, Support Issues Committee (1996 – 1997)
- Co-Chair, To Have or Not to Have: An In Depth Support Seminar (1998)
- Member, Legislative Committee (1996 – 1998)
- Member, Long Range Planning Committee (1994 – 1996)
- Member, Client Public Information Committee (1995 – 1997)
- Member, Needs of Children Committee (1994 – 1997)
- Member, Commentator Committee (1993 – 1994)
- Member, Mental Health Professional Committee (1993 – 1995)
Member, Dade County Bar Association
- Family Law Section, Member (1996 – present)
- Chairperson, Family Court Committee (2001 – 2002)
Member, Coral Gables Bar Association
- Family Law Section, Member (1997 – present)
Member, First Family American Law Inn of Court
- Barrister, Family Law Chapter (1993 – present)
Work Experience
2002- date Buckner, Shifrin, Etter, Dugan & Bradfute, P.A.
Marital and Family law1999-2002 Abrams, Etter & Marks, P.A., Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
Marital and Family Law1989-1999 Abrams, Abrams & Etter, P.A., Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
Member since 1991, Associate 1989-1991;
Marital and Family Law1988-1989 University of Miami School of Law
Clinical instructor (trial techniques) and liaison for the Clinical
Intern Program1987-1988 Clinical Intern at the Public Defender’s Office (law school program)
1985-1987 Colson, Hicks and Edison, P.A., Miami, FL
Law Clerk
Publications and Presentations
Author and co-author of numerous lead articles published in the Florida Family Law Reporter (Matthew Bender Publishing)
Numerous speaking engagements, including appearance on WAMI T.V. (prenuptial agreements); and Fisher Island (What Women Need to Know from Professionals In the Know)
In-House Judicial Training; A presentation regarding Ex-Parte Temporary Injunctions with or without notice to preserve the Status Quo and Marital Properties
Pro Bono Activities
- Platinum Angel for the Jackson Memorial Hospital Foundation
- Star Sponsor of Gables Stage at the Biltmore, a cutting edge theater company.
Fun Facts
- University of Miami Cheerleader (1976-1980)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Pilot, single engine and gliders
Contact Information
Email: jeannie@buckner-shifrin.com
