Millions recovered
for our clients

Case results

  • Case results

    $3.7 million

    Sexual Assault

    Settlement in a sexual assault and negligence case involving institutional care

  • Case results

    $3.3 Million

    Car Accident

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

  • Case results

    $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 results

    $2.5 million

    Car Accident

    Settlement for a client in a car accident.

  • Case results

    $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 results

    $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 results

    $1 Million

    Car accident

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

  • Case results

    $976,000

    Sexual Assault

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

  • Case results

    $850,000

    Car accident

    Trial verdict for a client in a car accident.

  • Case results

    $825,500 

    Settlement

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

  • Case results

    $756,000

    Car accident

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

  • Case results

    $748,000

    Car accident

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

  • Case results

    $725,000

    Car accident

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

  • Case results

    $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 results

    $550,000

    Nursing home negligence

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

  • Case results

    $525,000

    Car accident

    Settlement in car accident case

  • Case results

    $500,000

    Car accident

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

  • Case results

    $400,000

    Motorcycle accident

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

  • Case results

    $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 results

    $300,000

    Settlement

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

  • Case results

    $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 results

    $298,185.07

    Car Accident

    Settlement for the client involved in a car accident case.

  • Case results

    $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 results

    $260,000

    Settlement

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

  • Case results

    $253,000

    Personal Injury

    Jury verdict award against the City of Sarasota for negligence.

  • Case results

    $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 results

    $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 results

    $150,000

    Settlement

    Settlement for clients contesting a Will.

  • Case results

    $125,000

    Premises Liability

    Settlement for case involving premises liability against large healthcare facility

  • Case results

    $125,000

    Settlement

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

  • Case results

    $119,509.61

    Personal Injury

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

  • Case results

    $106,000

    Settlement

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

  • Case results

    $100,000

    Labor Law Class Action

    Settlement for a group of employees wrongfully denied overtime.

  • Case results

    $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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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.