Edward B. Galante

Edward B. Galante

4.1
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 50 years

Family Lawyer at Stuart, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Business, Adoption, Domestic Violence

10 SE Central Parkway, Suite 430, Stuart, FL

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Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 60%

Family law includes divorce, children issues, alimony, support, equitable distribution of marital assets and debts, parenting plans and time sharing. Represented many individuals and tried a fair number of cases but most cases if well prepared and the client is given the correct law and educated about its application to the facts have successfully settled in mediation and moved on to have successful lives.

51 years | 1,000 cases

60%
Business 20%

Business litigation is what I mean by "business". Drafting agreements and incorporations are completed at the office too, but litigating contract disputes and non-competition agreements is a very interesting part of the practice of law.

51 years | 200 cases

20%
Adoption 10%

Adoption is a rewarding area of family law. Unlike a divorce where families are split apart, an adoption increases a families size and incorporates a new person into the family. Adoption is a creature of statutory law and requires a very close reading and adherence to what the legislature requires or a court will not approve the adoption. Clients and attorney working together can make the difficulty easy to negotiate.

51 years | 30 cases

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

Repesented the person seeking the injunction for domestic violence or repeat violence and represented the person accused of the wrong doing. It is important to know the injunction hearing is still a mini-trial. Preparation for the hearing through the testimony of other witnesses, documents, photographs is very important. But the lawyer can never lose sight that the main character in the trial is his client and a great deal of time must be spent getting the client ready for trial.

51 years | 100 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 50 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1975

Member in Good Standing

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Edward B. Galante

10 SE Central Parkway, Suite 430, Stuart, FL, 34994

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Edward B. Galante's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Paulette | March 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Lawyer & Great Results

Mr. Edward B. Galante did an amazing job on my cousin Margareth Laurent’s case. He was professional, knowledgeable, and kept us informed throughout the process. His dedication and experience led to a great outcome. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a reliable and effective lawyer. — Paule...tte Jean Pierre

Posted by Tiana | March 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great lawyer!

My family had a very stressful legal situation, and we're so grateful for the support we received. He was very professional, responsive, and truly fought for the best possible outcome. He made a difficult process feel much more manageable, and we couldn't be happier with the result. Highly recommend ...

Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Highly disappointing Attorney Edward B Galante

I had a highly disappointing experience with Edward Galante as my attorney. Throughout my case, there was a consistent lack of communication and responsiveness. Critical questions about my legal matters went unanswered, and I often felt sidelined and ignored. His approach seemed more focused on closi...ng the case quickly rather than addressing the issues at hand, leading to unresolved discrepancies and unnecessary frustration. I would not recommend his services if you are looking for an attorney who provides clear guidance, timely communication, and dedicated attention to your case.

Posted by Stephen | June 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Tremendous Help

Mr. Galante and Abby were very compassionate, patient and helpful in my divorce. They understood my angle of wanting to offer reconciliation first and were willing to try my ideas while offering very sound advice and experience. They answered all of my questions, even the silly ones, with patience a...nd care. They answered when I called or got back to me asap. They also continued to encourage me through the divorce when my ex-wife had rejected reconciliation and they had made the rest of the process smooth and in the best interest of both parties. Words can’t express how grateful I am to God that He led me to Mr. Galante. I would recommend Mr. Galante to anybody who is looking for a lawyer that will invest time, compassion, and understanding into their situation.

Posted by Jodi | May 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Questionable retainer practices...beware

I would not recommend this attorney. He initially handled my divorce for $1000.00 and did a great job. My ex-husband re-opened the case with false accusations and I again retained Mr .Galante's services to handle the matter. I was required to pay a retainer of $3250, which seemed reasonable because ...we thought we were going to trial. We ended up settling in an hour-long mediation. After the mediation I asked Mr. Galante about a refund and he stated a check would be mailed. A month went by and I got nothing. I emailed and called again. Again was told a check would be mailed, and nothing. Another month went by and I finally sent an email saying I was going to stop by the office to pick up a check. I then received an email from his secretary stating that there was no refund due and all of the $3250 had been used. In all this time I did not receive one bill, ledger, or anything. I am taking the matter to the Florida Bar for a thorough investigation.

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Arthur Brandt

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have found Ed Galante to be a true professional in every aspect of his practice. He treats his clients and opposing parties with the utmost respect while giving them no quarter in prosecuting a case on behalf his client. Ed is extremely knowledgeable in the law and I have often witnessed other attorneys turning to him for advice in complex cases. I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Gufford

Family lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ed is a great advocate and is always coming up with creative ways to make the law work. He also has an excellent paralegal whom I had the pleasure of training. My loss is his gain."

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Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

1974

Bar and Gavel, Bar and Gavel Honor Society

Work Experience

1980 - Present

Principal, Edward B. Galante at Law

1975 - 1980

Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States Attorneys Office, Southern District of Florida

1975 - 1976

Former Assistant Federal Public Defender, Southern District of Florida

Associations

1980 - Present

United States District Court, Southern District of Florida

Education

1975

University of Miami School of Law

JD

1972

Long Island University

MBA

1970

Pace University

BBA

Languages

English

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