Edward Brian Sobel

Edward B. Sobel brings over three decades of expertise in family law, offering specialized legal guidance and representation in complex family matters. Since 1991, he has been board certified by the Florida Bar as an expert in marital and family law. His practice areas encompass Florida and interstate divorce, jurisdictional issues, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, domestic violence, paternity, child custody and timesharing, as well as alimony and child support. Mr. Sobel appears in both original and modification cases.

Based in Bradenton, Mr. Sobel primarily serves clients in Manatee and Sarasota counties, though his representation extends from Tallahassee to Key West. He has a notable record of handling appeals, with numerous published opinions. His professional recognition includes an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest standards of professional ability and ethics.

Mr. Sobel holds a top-rated AVVO score of 10.0 and has earned the Client’s Choice and Superb Top Counsel awards. Recognized by Thomson Reuters as a Super Lawyer, his practice was also named a Best Law Firm Finalist by the Sarasota-Manatee Herald Tribune. Certified as a family mediator by the Florida Supreme Court, he offers both litigation and collaborative law services.

Beyond his practice, Mr. Sobel contributes to the legal community as an instructor for Florida Bar Family Law continuing education seminars. He graduated cum laude from Muhlenberg College, where he was a member of Psi Chi, the Psychology National Honor Society, and earned his law degree from Emory University.