Knowles, Bouziane and Shaffer Law, LLC - Bradenton, FL

Compassionate Elder Law and Comprehensive Estate Planning in Bradenton

Planning for your family's future, protecting your hard-earned assets, or navigating the complexities of elder care can feel overwhelming without seasoned legal guidance. At Knowles, Bouziane and Shaffer Law, LLC, based in Bradenton, Florida, we believe that every individual and family deserves compassionate, clear, and highly professional legal representation. Since our establishment in 2013, our dedicated team has served as trusted partners for estate planning, guardianship, probate administration, elder law, and criminal defense across Manatee and Sarasota counties. Led by experienced attorneys Dave Bouziane and William Shaffer, our firm delivers customized legal plans designed to honor your wishes and safeguard your loved ones. If you need to find an estate planning lawyer or seek strategic legal counsel to protect a vulnerable family member, we are ready to assist you.

Our firm brings a unique blend of trial-tested litigation skills and transactional precision to the table. Partner Dave Bouziane, a 2008 graduate of Stetson University College of Law, began his legal career as an assistant state attorney for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit in Sarasota, Florida, where he prosecuted thousands of criminal cases. This extensive courtroom experience gives him a distinct advantage when litigating contested probate or guardianship matters. Founding partner William Shaffer, also a former prosecutor and a graduate of Florida Coastal School of Law, possesses over 17 years of dedicated practice in state and federal courts. In addition to our core team, veteran attorney James Knowles adds over four decades of deep local expertise in Manatee County real estate and trust administration. When you choose to hire a lawyer from our firm, you secure advocates who lead with integrity, fairness, and deep empathy.

Focused Practice Areas Tailored to Your Family's Needs

At Knowles, Bouziane and Shaffer Law, LLC, we reject cookie-cutter legal forms. We sit down with you, listen to your specific concerns, and draft precise documents designed to stand up to legal challenges. Our primary practice areas include:

• Estate Planning: Crafting custom wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, healthcare surrogates, and living wills to ensure your final wishes are honored and your assets bypass the costly probate process.
• Elder Law and Asset Protection: Assisting seniors and their families with long-term care planning, nursing home advocacy, and preserving assets for future generations.
• Guardianship and Conservatorship: Representing families in establishing legal guardianships for minor children or incapacitated adults to ensure they receive appropriate care and financial protection.
• Probate and Trust Administration: Guiding personal representatives and beneficiaries through the court-supervised probate process with sensitivity, administrative efficiency, and care.
• Criminal Defense: Delivering aggressive and strategic defense representation for individuals facing state or federal charges, including drug offenses, DUIs, domestic violence, theft, and felonies.

Dedicated Legal Support Built on Trust and Integrity

Whether you are proactively planning your estate, administering a loved one's estate, or urgently need a criminal defense attorney to protect your constitutional rights, Knowles, Bouziane and Shaffer Law, LLC stands ready to support you. We believe in absolute transparency, offering comprehensive, confidential initial consultations to assess your situation and outline clear legal pathways. We guide our clients through complex legal systems with clear, plain-English explanations so you can make informed decisions with complete confidence. Do not delay these critical protections. Contact our Bradenton office today to schedule your consultation and secure the peace of mind your family deserves.