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Buckner Shifrin - proud sponer (& participants) of Best Buddies Friendship Walk 2025

Our firm is a proud sponsor of Best Buddies Friendship Walk. Best Buddies is an organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Please join us on Saturday, April 6, 2024, @ 8:00 a.m. at loanDepotpark (Home of the Miami Marlins), when Best Buddies will host a friendship walk to raise awareness for people with IDD.

Best Buddies in South Florida to Host Annual Ed Ansin Best Buddies Friendship Walk at loanDepot Park - Best Buddies International Best Buddies in South Florida, is excited to announce the Ed Ansin Best Buddies Friendship Walk: Miami on April 6, 2024 at loanDepot Park.

It is with great pleasure that we announce the elevation of Jessica S. Satinoff, Esq., to Partner in the Marital and Family Law practice group at Buckner, Shifrin, Etter, Dugan & Bradfute, P.A. This promotion is a testament to Ms. Satinoff’s dedication, legal acumen, and commitment to providing outstanding representation.

Ms. Satinoff joined Buckner Shifrin as an Associate Attorney in 2021 and has consistently demonstrated her passion and expertise in handling a variety of complex family law matters. Her relentless work ethic, tenacity, and attention to detail have set her apart as an exceptional attorney.

In her new position as Partner, Ms. Satinoff will continue to play a pivotal role in serving our clients, shaping the firm’s strategy, and mentoring junior attorneys.

When we asked Ms. Satinoff what she finds most rewarding in her practice she responded, "Helping clients navigate the complexities of the legal process during challenging family situations and providing support to empower each
individual with the tools necessary to transition into the next chapter of their lives."

Ms. Satinoff attributes her success to her mother, Miryam, who has been an extraordinary role model and made countless sacrifices to ensure that Ms. Satinoff had access to the education and opportunities necessary to cultivate a successful future. Ms. Satinoff graduated summa cm laude from the University of Central Florida and magna cm laude from Florida International University College of Law with her Juris Doctor.

Ms. Satinoff’s promotion reflects the confidence the firm has in her abilities and potential to contribute to the continued growth and success of Buckner Shifrin.

Ms. Satinoff exemplifies the values we honor at Buckner Shifrin: dedication to our clients, legal excellence, and a commitment to the highest ethical standards.

“We are proud to recognize Ms. Satinoff’s achievements and look forward to her continued success.” - Deanna S. Shifrin, Founding and Managing Partner

Buckner, Shifrin, Etter, Dugan & Bradfute, P.A. is proud to announce the elevation of Amitai Gavarian to Partner.

Mr. Gavarian represents clients in the firm’s civil litigation department, and primarily defends insurance companies in first party property claim disputes. When we asked Mr. Gavarian what he finds most rewarding in practicing law, he stated “convincing the Judge that your client is right, and the other side is wrong.”

Mr. Gavarian was born in New York and moved to Florida in 1997, where he has resided ever since. Though Mr. Gavarian has lived in South Florida for many years now, he remains an ardent supporter of the New York Jets, Mets and Knicks.

After graduating high school, Mr. Gavarian attended the University of Florida, where he obtained his undergraduate degree in English, while simultaneously working as the managing editor for a widely distributed magazine for college students. Most importantly, he met his wife at UF during their sophomore year, and have been together ever since.

Mr. Gavarian pursued a career in journalism after graduating college, utilizing his love of sport, music, film and television, with his passion for writing. After editing and writing for a magazine for a few years, Mr. Gavarian enrolled at St. Thomas University’s College of Law in the fall of 2010, and graduated in 2013.

Mr. Gavarian started at Buckner Shifrin as an Associate in 2015. He quickly became an asset to the firm as a fierce litigator with a tireless work ethic. Among his clients, Mr. Gavarian is widely respected as a diligent representative and advocate, while never shying away from having forthright conversations with his clients when necessary.

In his (rare) free time, Mr. Gavarian enjoys spending time with his family, eating at every restaurant possible, watching his favorite teams, seeing live music, playing guitar and disc golf.

“Don't be so hard on yourself, don't put pressure on yourself, life is just a chain of experiments and results, and you'll be perfect when you're dead.”
-Dan Harmon

JOB OPENING: Seeking attorney for family law division - full time. Member Florida Bar with 2-3 years litigation experience preferred. Competitive salary with full benefits. Call 305-679-9744 to speak with Elizabeth Vino.