Yardley Drake Buckman II

Yardley Drake Buckman II

also known as Drake Buckman

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 27 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Sarasota, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident, Estate Planning

2023 Constitution Boulevard, Sarasota, FL

About Yardley

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

Dangerous drivers are on the road every day: Drunk drivers, reckless drivers, uninsured drivers, and worse. It only takes one dangerous driver to change your life in a car accident. As experienced personal injury lawyers, we've helped our clients through this traumatic situation over and over again. We know what to do right away to build your case.

28 years

25%
Estate Planning 25%

Buckman and Buckman, P.A. offers affordable and experienced estate planning and litigation. Our costs include: Simple Will $399, Revocable Living Trust $999, Living Will $250, Power of Attorney $300, Health Care Surrogate $150. Our attorneys also handle probate administration and probate litigation.

25%
Motorcycle Accident 25%

Motorcycle accidents are almost always more severe than car crashes. Riders end up seriously hurt or fatally injured in these types of wrecks. These accidents often lead to chronic back and neck pain, traumatic brain injury, head injury, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, and even wrongful death. The personal injury lawyers at Buckman and Buckman, P.A. know how to investigate and represent motorcyclists and the complexities of these situations.

28 years

25%
Personal Injury 25%

Buckman and Buckman, P.A. is a leading personal injury law firm serving clients in the Sarasota, Bradenton, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Venice, and North Port areas. We are highly experienced trial attorneys who aggressively represent our clients in Florida's courts.

28 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 4 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2022

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Buckman and Buckman, P.A.

2023 Constitution Boulevard, Sarasota, FL, 34231

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Yardley Drake Buckman II's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by LIsa | February 23, 2010

Highly recommend this outstanding Attorney!

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!

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Yardley Drake Buckman II's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dale Workman

Unknown lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Drake on the first day of law school and our friendship grew quickly and deeply from there. I credit him with helping me overcome my fear of public speaking, and consequently saving my legal career before it even had a chance to begin! Drake is one of the most creative and charismatic people I've ever known. Both excellent qualities in a trial attorney! In fact, I believe my own courtroom style was subconciously modeled on his. Although I've never had the opportunity to work with Drake in the real world, I have spoken with him about cases on numerous occasions, and it is clear to me that his brilliance and work ethic have not faded in the least since law school. I have often turned to him for advice or to bounce an idea off of him, and he has never failed me. I would recommend Drake in a heartbeat for any type of legal issue, with full confidence in his abilities."

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Russell Kirshy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Drake on several matters, including a several day jury trial on a serious criminal matter. Drake is one of the best attorneys I have had the good fortune to work with over my 20 year career. He is focused on the task at hand and protects the client at all costs. I wholeheartedly endorse Drake and Buckman and Buckman."

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Altom Maglio

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Drake on several difficult cases over the years. He has consistently gone above and beyond on behalf of his clients. He is a credit to both the community and his profession."

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Charles Telfair

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Drake for approximately the last 10 years. He is an excellent advocate who is always prepared and cares deeply about his clients and causes. Along with his wife, Aimee, Drake operates a very successful practice highlighted by client service and a will to succeed in the cases his firm accepts."

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Amiee Buckman

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Drake is a highly skilled advocate. His professionalism and dedication are a real asset in representing injured victims and families."

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Dale Workman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Britt

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Filson

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John Collins

Criminal defense lawyer

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Russell Kirshy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Telfair

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Altom Maglio

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Amiee Buckman

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Partner, Buckman and Buckman, P.A.

Associations

2005 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Member

1998 - Present

Sarasota Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1998 - Present

Federal Trial Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Affeldt v. School Board of Manatee County

Verdict for the Plaintiff-$281,756.00

Mckinnon v. City of Sarasota

$253,000.00 verdict for the Plaintiff (Largest Civil Rights Judgment against the City of Sarasota)

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Education

1997

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Florida State University

Speaking Engagements

2013

Manatee Buds

Special Needs Trusts and Personal Injury

Languages

English

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