About Edward Brian

Edward Brian Sobel is a family law attorney based in Bradenton, Florida — He has been practicing law since 1983, focusing exclusively on family law matters. His firm, Edward B. Sobel, P.A., is located at 4900 Manatee Avenue West, Suite 206, Bradenton, FL 34209. Mr.

Sobel earned his Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law in 1982 and his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Muhlenberg College in 1979. He is admitted to practice in both Florida and Georgia. He is board certified as a Marital and Family Law Specialist by the Florida Bar and is a certified family mediator. His practice areas include divorce, appeals and appellate work.

Domestic violence cases. Mr. Sobel is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association's Family Law Section, Taxation Section, and Dispute Resolution Section. He is also a member of the Manatee County Bar Association's Family Law Section and the State Bar of Georgia.

His office is located at 4900 Manatee Avenue West, Suite 206, Bradenton, FL 34209. Mr. Sobel has been recognized as a Florida Super Lawyer from 2008 to 2026.

Education

Emory University School of Law

J.D. (1982) | Law

1982

Muhlenberg College

B.A. (1979) | Psychology

1979

Languages

English (Spoken)

Accepted Jurisdictions

Florida
Georgia

Court Admissions

Florida Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1983
Georgia Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1983

Types of Cases Handled

divorce appeals and appellate work domestic violence

Certifications & Awards

Board Certified Marital and Family Lawyer

Florida State Bar

Certified Family Mediator

Florida Supreme Court

Professional Associations

American Bar Association (Family Law Section, Taxation Section, Dispute Resolution Section)

has membership Current

Manatee County Bar Association (Family Law Section)

has membership Current

International Academy of Collaborative Proffesional

has membership Current

Next Generation Divorce, Tampa Bay Collaborative Divorce Society

has membership Current

Family Court Proffesional Collaborative of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit

has membership Current

Manatee American Inn of Court

has membership Current

State Bar of Georgia

has membership 1982 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 4900 Manatee Ave W Suite 206 Bradenton FL 34209