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Edward Brian Sobel

also known as Edward B. Sobel, Ed Sobel

4.9
28 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Family Lawyer at Bradenton, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

Suite 206, 4900 Manatee Avenue, West, Bradenton, FL

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Biography

Board Certified Marital and Family Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education with 40 years of experience. Member, Psi Chi, Psychology National Honor Society. Instructor, Florida Bar Family Law Seminars. Certified Family Mediator by the Florida Supreme Court.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

42 years | 950 cases

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Child Support 20%

42 years | 950 cases

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Divorce and Separation 20%

42 years | 950 cases

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Family 20%

42 years | 950 cases

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Marriage and Prenuptials 20%

42 years | 950 cases

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017 2015
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 42 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1983

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 43 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1982

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Edward B. Sobel

Suite 206, 4900 Manatee Avenue, West, Bradenton, FL, 34209-3859

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Edward Brian Sobel's Reviews

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Practice Areas
Divorce & Separation (13) Family (4) Lawsuits & Disputes (4) Litigation (3) Alimony (1) Child Custody (1) Mediation (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (15) Professionalism (12) Advocacy (11) Recommendation (10) Practice Area Knowledge (9) Character & Conduct (7) Staff & Support (7) Communication Style (6) General Knowledge (6) Trustworthiness (5) Compassion (2) Cost of Services (2) Responsiveness (2) Punctuality (1)

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Posted by Mike | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Honest and professional

Hired Ed as my divorce attorney. He helped me through the entire process and I feel that he always had my best interest in mind and gave great advice. I've consulted him twice since the divorce to file changes to the MSA agreed upon by myself and my ex-wife due to changing circumstances and have be...en more than pleased with is services and his staff! This is an honest man who truly strives for what is best for his client. He explained every detail, was there at every step in the process, and there was never a missed date or delay! I'm convinced that his guidance resulted in far less attorney fees in the long run.

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Gregory Kramer

Family lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ed Sobel is an excellent litigator and very compassionate in working for his clients."

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Richard Ray

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ed is a very formidable and straight forward opponent."

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Christina Adkins

Family lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I gladly endorse Ed Sobel. He is a wonderful family law attorney and his extensive knowledge in tax law positions him perfectly to address issues such as alimony, equitable distribution of the marital assets, and retirement. In addition, his B.A. in Psychology earned at Muhlenberg College and considerable experience working with mental health professionals, provides him with great insight into delicate family issues and helps him effectively advocate for his clients in custody matters. I have worked with Ed in family law cases and it has been a pleasure to have him on the other side to help reach agreements with our respective clients."

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Lee White

Family lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Marble

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ed Sobel is one of the smartest and hardest working lawyers I know. His ethics are supreme and his skills speak for themselves. You can't find a better lawyer in this field."

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Faith Brown

Family lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have handled several cases against Attorney Sobel over the last decade. He always advocates for the best interests of his clients."

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Patricia Fradley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Ed on a number of cases both as an opposing attorney or as a mediator which has given me a close up view on how he and his staff interact and protect their clients. I have referred a number of potential family law clients to Ed."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Certified Family Mediator-Recertification, Supreme Court of Florida

2022

Bradenton's Best, Bradenton Herald

2022

Elite Top Attorney, SRQ Magazine

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Elite Top Attorney, SRQ Magazine

2021

Certified Family Mediator - Recertification, Supreme Court of Florida

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Board Certified-Marital & Family Law, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Certified Family Mediator - Recertification, Supreme Court of Florida

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Certified Family Mediator - Recertification, Supreme Court Of Florida

2016

Board Certified - Marital & Family Law Recertification, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Certified Family Mediator - Recertification, Supreme Court of Florida

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Best Law Firm Finalist, Sarasota Herald-Tribune

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Certified Family Mediator - Recertification, Supreme Court of Florida

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Certified Family Mediator - Recertification, Supreme Court of Forida

2011

Board Certified - Marital & Family Law Recertification, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Certified Family Mediator - Recertification, Supreme Court of Florida

2008

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2007

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Certified Family Mediator - Recertification, Supreme Court of Florida

2006

Board Certified - Marital & Family Law Recertification, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education

2006

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Certified Family Mediator - Recertification, Supreme Court of Florida

2004

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

Certified Family Mediator - Recertification, Supreme Court of Florida

2003

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

Certified Family Mediator - Recertification, Supreme Court of Florida

2001

Board Certified - Marital & Family Law Recertification, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Educ

2000

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1999

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1999

Certified Family Mediator - Recertification, Supreme Court of Florida

1998

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1997

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1997

Certified Family Mediator, Supreme Court of Florida

1996

Board Certified - Marital & Family Law Recertification, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education

1996

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1991

Board Certified - Marital & Family Law, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Attorney, Edward B. Sobel, P.A.

1984 - 1985

Assistant County Attorney, Sarasota County Attorney's Office

1983 - 1984

Assistant County Attorney, Manatee County Attorney's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

Sarasota Collaborative Family Law Professionals

Member

2016 - Present

Filorida Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2016 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2016 - Present

Next Generation Divorce, Tampa Bay Collaborative Divorce Society

Member

2015 - Present

Florida Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Member

2014 - Present

Manatee American Inn of Court

Master

2005 - Present

Family Court Professional Coalition of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit

Member

2002 - Present

American Bar Association, Taxation Section

Member

1998 - Present

American Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section

Member

1988 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1988 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

Manatee County Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

1985 - Present

Manatee County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1983 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1982 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2002 - 2007

American Bar Association, Taxation Section, Domestic Relations Committee

Member

2001 - 2002

Florida Bar, Board of Legal Specialization and Education Family Law Certification Review Panel

Member

2000 - 2005

The Warren M. Goodrich-William C. Grimes American Inn of Court

Master

1997 - 1999

Florida Bar Twelfth Circuit Grievance Committee

Member

1990 - 1991

Florida Bar Twelfth Circuit Committee for Florida Bar Presidents and Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award

Chair

1987 - 1989

Manatee County Bar Association

Director

Sample of Legal Cases

Smith v. Smith, 169 So.3d 220 (Fla.2nd DCA 2015)

Represented Appellant prevailing on the appeal of a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage property matter.

Lafferty V. Lafferty, 134 So.3d 1142 (Fla. 2nd DCA 2014)

Represented prevailing Appellant on alimony matters. Family Law Case of the Year Finalist at the Florida Bar 2015 Marital & Family Law Review Seminar.

Gulledge v. Gulledge, 82 So. 3d 1113 (Fla. 2nd DCA 2012)

Attorney for prevailing Appellant on alimony and property division matters.

In the Interest of B.T.G. and B.S.G., 993 So.2d 1140(Fla. 2nd DCA 2008)

Attorney for prevailing Appellant, allowing out of state relocation with minor children.

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Education

1982

Emory University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Muhlenberg College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Judicial Retirement Program

Circuit Court Domestic Relations Judge Mark B. Gilner

2014

2014 Bench Bar Conference

Why Civility and Professionalism Matter

2012

2012 Annual Conference

Excellence In Practice: Successfully Managing High Conflict Clients

2006

Family Law Nuts and Bolts

Family Law Office, Proceedings and Ethics

Languages

English

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