Buckner, Shifrin, Etter, Dugan & Bradfute, PA - Miami, FL

Elite Family Law and Civil Litigation in Miami

Located in the landmark Alfred I. DuPont Building at 169 E Flagler Street, Suite 1200 in Downtown Miami, Buckner, Shifrin, Etter, Dugan and Bradfute, P.A. provides premier legal representation spanning complex marital disputes and high-stakes civil defense. Founded in 1991, the firm brings together a powerhouse team of trial lawyers with more than a century of collective courtroom experience. Founding partner Robin S. Buckner has practiced family law for more than four decades and was recognized by Forbes Advisor among the top ten best divorce lawyers in Miami. Managing partner Deanna S. Shifrin, a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, has earned consistent selection to Florida Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America. Partner Robert O. Dugan, former Senior Trial Attorney at Florida Power and Light, heads the civil litigation practice, having tried over 150 jury trials to verdict. When individuals or corporations need to hire an attorney with verified trial mastery and strategic poise, this firm delivers authoritative advocacy.

Focused Family Law and Civil Defense Practice Areas

The firm represents clients in circuit courts, federal district courts, and appellate jurisdictions across Florida. Discerning clients seeking to find an attorney with exceptional litigation credentials rely on the firm across key disciplines:

• Divorce lawyers representation: Serving as premier divorce lawyers guiding clients through high-net-worth marital dissolutions, complex equitable distribution, business valuations, and forensic tracing of hidden assets.
• Child custody lawyers and parenting plans: Acting as compassionate child custody lawyers to negotiate timesharing agreements, resolve parental relocation disputes, and represent clients in collaborative divorce proceedings.
• Child support and alimony litigation: Serving as diligent child support lawyers handling spousal maintenance disputes, deviation proceedings, and post-judgment modifications.
• Prenuptial agreement lawyers counsel: Crafting ironclad prenuptial and postnuptial agreements as prenuptial agreement lawyers to preserve generational wealth and business assets.
• Business litigation lawyers advocacy: Acting as trial-tested business litigation lawyers resolving commercial disputes, contract breaches, and corporate conflicts in state and federal courts.
• Slip and fall injury lawyers and premises defense: Defending corporate property owners, insurers, and utilities against strict liability and catastrophic negligence claims as seasoned premises liability litigators.

The Synergy of Matrimonial and Trial Court Prowess

What sets the firm apart is its multifaceted legal strength. The firm pairs sophisticated matrimonial negotiation with the battle-tested courtroom capabilities of attorneys who have tried hundreds of jury cases to conclusion. Whether navigating collaborative family law to achieve private, dignified resolutions or defending major institutional clients in state and federal courtrooms, the firm combines forensic scrutiny, deep financial acumen, and unyielding courtroom presence.

Dedicated Client Partnership and Respected Advocacy

Facing a contested divorce or high-exposure civil liability requires steady, reliable guidance. Clients seeking to consult an experienced lawyer receive direct partner-level representation, clear communication, and tailored case strategies. Buckner, Shifrin, Etter, Dugan and Bradfute, P.A. upholds the highest standards of professional ethics, earning Tier 1 Best Law Firm rankings and AV Preeminent ratings that reflect decades of peer respect and client success in English and Spanish.