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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 publication such as Best Lawyers and South Florida Legal Guide.
- Author of several articles published in the Florida Family Law Reporter
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
- Instructor, University of Miami College of Law, Coral Gables, Florida, 1988-1989
- Member, The Florida Bar, 1988
- Member, District of Columbia Bar, 1990
Professional Affiliations
- Member, Family Law Section, The Florida Bar
- Member, Florida Eleventh Circuit Professional and Civil Committee
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Dade County Bar Association
- Member, Coral Gables Bar Association
- Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Member, First Family American Law Inn of Court
- Past Member, Executive Council of The Florida Bar Family Law Section
Pro Bono Activities
- Platinum Angel for the Jackson Memorial Hospital Foundation
- Star Sponsor of Gables Stage at the Biltmore, a cutting edge theater company.
Contact Information
Email: jeannie@buckner-shifrin.com
