Alisha Buckman

  • Phone: (941) 923-7700
  • Fax:

    (941) 923-7736

  • Areas of practice:

    Business Law

  • Location:

    2023 Constitution Boulevard
    Sarasota, FL 34231

Education, Bar Admission

  • Florida State University, 2007, B.A. in Creative Writing, Minor in Business, graduated Magna Cum Laude
  • Golden Gate University School of Law, 2010, Juris Doctor (JD)
  • The State Bar of California, licensed member
  • The Florida Bar, licensed member
  • The District of Columbia Bar, licensed member
  • The Colorado Supreme Court, licensed member

Legal Memberships, Awards

  • California Lawyers for the Arts, member
  • The Colorado Bar Association, member
  • American Bar Association, member
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association, member
  • Specialization Certificate in Intellectual Property from Golden Gate University School of Law
  • The Masud Mehran Endowed Fellowship for entrepreneurial spirit and initiative

Practice Areas

  • Copyright Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Licensing
  • Creative Business Management
  • Entertainment Law
  • Special Events Permitting
  • Nonprofit Law

Awards

Meet Alisha Buckman

I’ve spent my personal and professional life involved in the creative arts, as both an artist and a lawyer. That’s why I deeply understand the need to protect my clients’ original creative works. This might include literary works, films, music, artwork, photography, performances and more. I believe that intellectual property law is where creativity meets business.

Today artists and entrepreneurs have more ways to reach their audiences than ever before. There are also more pitfalls to navigate. As an intellectual property lawyer I help creative entrepreneurs maintain control of their art and businesses in the following ways:

  • Register your copyright with the US Copyright office.
  • File your trademark application with the US Trademark and Patent Office (USPTO).
  • Settle or litigate copyright and trademark violation issues.
  • Advise clients on their performance and management deals.
  • Negotiate and review artist contracts with an attention to digital rights.
  • Negotiate artist publication, distribution, or other licensing agreements.
  • Draft agreements that clearly establish an artist’s rights.
  • Manage a creative artist’s business to ultimately produce or expand income streams.
  • Entity Formation
  • General Business Advice
  • Registered Agent Services
  • Business Manager

Your art is my business, and it’s my job to help you protect what you’ve created.

On a personal level, you could say that music inspired my legal career and also saved my life. When I was a child, I had leukemia and spent over a year in the hospital. Music therapy sessions are what gave me strength and brought me joy. It led me to study classical guitar as an undergraduate college student and also inspired me to become an Intellectual Property Attorney for artists.

To learn more about our personal injury legal team go to our Attorney Profiles section. Alisha Buckman practices Intellectual Property Law “of counsel” at Buckman, Buckman & Castellano, P.A. Click HERE to email Alisha Buckman with your questions about Intellectual Property Law.

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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.

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

Buckman, Buckman & Castellano, P.A.