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About Buckman, Buckman & Castellano, P.A.

A passionate law firm serving
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Since 1998, Amiee and Drake Buckman have worked in the Florida and Manatee communities representing people hurt in accidents and counseled families fighting over an inheritance. The firm also includes daughters Alisha Buckman and Allie R. Castellano, and Nicholas J. Castellano II as staff and at-counsel lawyers.

The attorneys of Buckman, Buckman & Castellano, P.A. have earned a reputation for aggressively representing and protecting their clients’ rights. They take on insurance companies and large corporations on behalf of the injured. They often pursue complicated and complex personal injury and estate litigation cases that other law firms have turned away.

If you have not been given a fair shake by an insurance company or another law firm — others who won’t listen to you, haven’t truly heard your needs — you should meet the Buckmans. They know what it’s like to be injured in an accident or cheated out of an inheritance and feel like there’s nowhere to turn. They want to make things right for you.

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Verdicts and Settlements

Our case results

Case result

$3.7 million

Sexual Assault

Settlement in a sexual assault and negligence case involving institutional care

Case result

$3.3 Million

Car Accident

Jury verdict in a 2-week Federal jury trial for a low-speed car accident, causing injuries

Case result

$2.5 Million

Settlement

Settlement for 70+ year old clients involved in a rear-end car accident, where the insurance company claimed the crash was “low speed,” and that the clients' age and pre-existing injuries were the cause of their pain (and not the crash).

Case result

$2.5 million

Car Accident

Settlement for a client in a car accident.

Case result

$1.6 Million

Settlement

Settlement in a complex will contest/estate litigation for breach of fiduciary duty involving numerous sets of estate plans and over five parties, including family members and non-related individuals, all with different claims.

Case result

$1.175 million

Settlement

Settlement for the client in a case involving breach of fiduciary duty, where the initial settlement offer was $115,000, and the opposing party counter-sued our client.

Case result

$1 Million

Car accident

Settlement for a client in a car accident that caused a traumatic brain injury.

Case result

$976,000

Sexual Assault

Arbitration award in a negligent security case involving sexual assault on a college campus.

Case result

$850,000

Car accident

Trial verdict for a client in a car accident.

Case result

$825,500 

Settlement

Settlement in a case involving breach of fiduciary duty and shareholder’s rights

Case result

$756,000

Car accident

Settlement for a client in a car accident that caused a traumatic brain injury.

Case result

$748,000

Car accident

Settlement for a client in a car accident that caused a traumatic brain injury.

Case result

$725,000

Car accident

Settlement for a client in a car accident that caused whiplash.

Case result

$600,000

Settlement

Settlement of full insurance policy limits for elderly client involved in a rear-end car accident, which the insurance claimed was “low speed.”

Case result

$550,000

Nursing home negligence

Settlement against a nursing home for their negligence of a patient involving an amputation below the knee.

Case result

$525,000

Car accident

Settlement in car accident case

Case result

$500,000

Car accident

Settlement for a client T-boned by a negligent driver, resulting in surgery.

Case result

$400,000

Motorcycle accident

Settlement for a motorcycle client who suffered multiple fractures due to the negligence of a driver.

Case result

$350,000

Settlement

Settlement in a car accident case where the insurance company initially argued that the client’s husband, the driver of her car, was at fault for the crash.

Case result

$300,000

Settlement

Settlement against a trustee and personal representative who attempted to defraud the beneficiary of a will from her rightful inheritance.

Case result

$300,000

Car accident

Settlement against an auto insurance agency for failing to properly advise our client regarding the appropriate insurance they should have. The client was then seriously injured, and we obtained a recovery from the insurance agency.

Case result

$298,185.07

Car Accident

Settlement for the client involved in a car accident case.

Case result

$285,000

Wrongful Death

Largest jury verdict award ever against School Board of Manatee County. Our client was a 12 year old boy who was almost beaten to death by another student at his school.

Case result

$260,000

Settlement

Settlement involving a trustee who tried to deny a widow her rightful share of her deceased's husband's estate.

Case result

$253,000

Personal Injury

Jury verdict award against the City of Sarasota for negligence.

Case result

$250,000

Settlement

Settlement for a client in a car accident who sustained spinal injuries, but had extensive spinal injuries before the accident, including a spinal surgery just weeks before the accident.

Case result

$250,000

Settlement

Settlement in a car accident case where the client had extensive pre-existing injuries and chronic conditions before the crash, and where the insurance company’s initial settlement offer was $25,000.

Case result

$150,000

Settlement

Settlement for clients contesting a Will.

Case result

$125,000

Premises Liability

Settlement for case involving premises liability against large healthcare facility

Case result

$125,000

Settlement

Settlement for case involving Title IX (on-campus gender discrimination)

Case result

$119,509.61

Personal Injury

Trial verdict in a personal injury case with $37,000 in total medical bills

Case result

$106,000

Settlement

Settlement in a case involving racial discrimination and disability discrimination in employment

Case result

$100,000

Labor Law Class Action

Settlement for a group of employees wrongfully denied overtime.

Case result

$100,000

Motorcycle Accident

Settlement obtained on behalf of motorcycle rider who suffered a collarbone fracture and head injury due to a careless driver.

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Committed to your success

Our dedicated team

Amiee Buckman

Managing Partner

Drake Buckman

Managing Partner

Allie R.B. Castellano

Partner

Nicholas J. Castellano

Partner

Alisha Buckman

Attorney, Of Counsel

Their passion makes the difference

Buckman, Buckman & Castellano
knows whose side they’re on

When you meet with Drake Buckman or Aimee Buckman or other members of their firm, you’ll soon see that they don’t like how the system has been set up to work for the insurance companies and against the “little guy” who’s been hurt. It annoys them that it’s the job of insurance adjusters to settle claims for as little as possible. The Buckmans want to put a stop to this kind of abuse.

The attorneys of Buckman, Buckman & Castellano, P.A. know that when one person in a family has been hurt or injured, the entire family suffers. Providing legal representation to Florida families facing the hardest days of their lives is a responsibility the Buckmans take very seriously. In addition to the legal knowledge and litigation experience, they have the passion and dedication necessary to ensure your pain and losses are taken seriously and compensated as they should be.

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Client testimonials

Hear our clients’ stories

My highest recommendation and gratitude to the firm of Buckman, Buckman & Castellano, P.A. Their generous reliability and core knowledge is truly valuable. Complex legal issues are strategically and efficiently handled. Communication was always prompt, and always my needs were a priority. Competency in cost-benefit analysis resulted in my receiving appropriate compensation. During the procedure, I experienced the highest ethical standards. This firm is truly superior in all regards.

— Client

The whole firm fought like hell for me and my family in Court. I highly recommend them.

— Client

Our experience with Buckman, Buckman & Castellano, P.A. is very positive. They handled all the unexpected annoyances - the E-mails, letters and phone calls that resulted from a relatively minor accident. We are satisfied with our result.

— Client

“Drake, Amiee and Nancy were very instrumental in helping me get through a very difficult time in my life. They were very warm and responsive to all my needs at any time. I would highly recommend this team of professionals in any legal matters.

— Client

I would highly recommend Drake Buckman to represent myself and any of my loved ones. From the initial contact, Drake always had my best interest, health and welfare as a priority. His friendly, personable manner gave me comfort and confidence from the start of my legal pursuit. Drake Buckman was thorough the entire duration of my case achieving success on my behalf

— Client

I found Amiee Buckman to be very attentive, thorough, professional, and very prompt in responding to my needs. I was impressed with not only her professionalism and expertise, but also with her sincerity and honesty. I would highly recommend Amiee Buckman and the firm of Buckman, Buckman & Castellano, P.A. to anyone that needed services in the area of law.

— Client

Buckman, Buckman & Castellano, P.A. has provided outstanding legal representation for us in the area of Estate Planning and Elder Care. Helped us through a difficult situation with a loved one that resulted in a successful outcome.

— Client

I am a client of the Buckman, Buckman & Castellano, P.A. law firm which I use for all my corporate and personal matters. Amiee has a personal hands on approach with attention to details and emphasis on communication. It is with great confidence I recommend her and the entire staff at this firm.

— Client

Drake is a conscientious person and a knowledgeable attorney. He's a great counselor to have working for you. His costs are reasonable; and he will tell you the truth whether that's what you want to hear or not. He's experienced in writing Wills and setting up trusts and estates. I highly recommend him.

— Client

Mr. Buckman is a highly-skilled Professional who expedited my case efficiently and effectively. He was ethical, knowledgeable, patient and thorough from start to finish. I could not have asked for anything more!

— Client

Serving Florida, Bradenton,
Venice, North Port
and Longboat Key

The personal injury and estate planning law firm of Buckman, Buckman & Castellano, P.A. has been part of the Sarasota and Manatee county area since 1998. We help Florida families protect their hard earned savings when something goes wrong. We fight for the insurance payments they deserve when serious accidents and injuries threaten their financial security.

Buckman, Buckman & Castellano, P.A. has helped clients contest wills and trusts and retain their rightful inheritance, too. Our estate litigation services assist many who find indications of undue influence or lack of mental capacity in the wake of a loved one’s death.

When you contact Buckman, Buckman & Castellano, P.A., chances are one of our attorneys will answer the phone.

We’ll know what you’re talking about if you describe an accident that happened on Tamiami Trail or because of construction on University Parkway and I-75. We know the community where you live because we live here too.

Buckman, Buckman & Castellano, P.A.