About Us
Knowles, Bouziane & Shaffer Law, LLC
At Knowles, Bouziane & Shaffer Law, LLC, we provide vigorous legal representation to our clients. Our dependable and dedicated attorneys understand their clients’ legal issues and work on their behalf with zeal and compassion.
Our experienced attorneys can answer all your questions and do our best to put you at ease with sound legal counsel. Based on our years of experience, we understand how the legal system and prosecutors operate and use that knowledge to defend your rights.
When it comes to estate planning, we work hard with you now to lessen the expense and stress related to the probate process that your family may face upon your passing. We also create guardianships to protect the legal rights of individuals so they don’t become wards of the state. This is accomplished by establishing orders to place individuals with someone who will look out for them when they can’t do that for themselves.
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Dave Bouziane
Attorney
A 2008 graduate of Stetson University College of Law, Attorney Dave Bouziane’s legal career began as an assistant state attorney for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit in Sarasota, FL. As a prosecutor, he handled thousands of criminal cases. From the initial intake of those accused through the final disposition of the case, he’s done it all. He prosecuted a variety of case types, including:
- White-collar crimes
- Sex crimes
- Homicides
- Firearms offenses
- Drug cases
He’s also served as first chair on dozens of jury trials and achieved favorable verdicts for:
- Aggravated battery
- Burglary
- Drug trafficking
- DUI
- Firearms offenses
- Homicide
- Robbery
Over the years, he’s acquired a tremendous amount of courtroom experience, making him very familiar with the local courts. Take advantage of that knowledge and expertise to address your legal issues.
Attorney Bouziane’s vision is to offer reliable, professional legal representation that reduces the stress and hardship that come with being on the wrong side of the law. He’ll keep you updated throughout the case and work hard to get you a favorable outcome.
A lifelong resident of the Anna Maria Island/Manatee area, he appreciates what the community has done for him and strives to give back in any way possible.
William Shaffer
Attorney
The firm’s founding partner, Attorney William Shaffer, is a Florida native – born in Sarasota and raised in Orlando – and an experienced criminal trial attorney. After earning a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Florida and a law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law (class of 2008), he joined the Twelfth Judicial Circuit as an assistant state attorney.
At the state attorney’s office, Attorney Shaffer cut his teeth in the courtroom trying criminal cases and managing juvenile, misdemeanor, and felony caseloads. As a prosecutor, he dealt with thousands of criminal cases such as:
- Sex offenses
- Traffic offenses
- Violent felonies
- And more
In 2013, he joined a local criminal defense law firm as an associate. This experience afforded him additional jury trial experience. He also began handling family law matters for his clients. This opened his eyes to the needs of families looking for protection from unsuitable guardianship situations. Today, his passions as an attorney are focused on estate planning and guardianship.
You may trust Attorney Shaffer to represent you aggressively and look out for your constitutional rights.
James Knowles
Attorney
James Knowles is a native Floridian. After graduating from Manatee High School, he attended Florida State University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He attended Gonzaga University, obtaining a Juris Doctorate Degree in 1979. Upon graduating from law school Jim returned to Bradenton to establish his law firm and has been a practicing attorney in Manatee and Sarasota Counties focusing primarily in the areas of Guardianship, Probate, Estate and Trust Administration, Estate Planning, and Real Estate since 1980.
Memberships:
Florida Bar Association, 1980 to Present
Manatee County Bar Association
Areas of Practice:
- Guardianship
- Probate, Estate and Trust Administration
- Estate Planning, Wills, Trust, Advanced Directives
- Real Estate 
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