Grimes Galvano

What Grimes Galvano does

Grimes Galvano, P.L. is a multi-practice Florida law firm founded in 1922 in Palmetto, Florida, and headquartered in the historic Professional Building in downtown Bradenton. The firm maintains approximately 11 attorneys organized across partners, of counsel, associates, and senior criminal counsel, offering highly-specialized representation in eleven practice areas: Commercial Real Estate, Construction/Design, Corporate & Business, Government Relations, Eminent Domain, Land Use & Project Development, Licensing, Marital & Family Law, Mediation, Trial Practice, and Wills, Trusts & Probate. The firm has developed particular depth in land use approvals, real estate development, and government-related legal work, with senior partners including a former Florida Senate President (Bill Galvano), two former Manatee County Attorneys (William Clague and Mitchell Palmer), and a fourth-generation Grimes family practitioner (Kyle Grimes).

The firm's revenue is generated entirely through professional services fees billed for transactional and litigation representation to individuals, businesses, and government entities throughout Florida. Pricing is quote-based and determined by matter complexity, attorney experience, and scope of representation; no fixed pricing or fee schedules are publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is relationship-driven, relying on the firm's 100+ year brand in Manatee County, civic involvement (Chamber of Commerce, YMCA, Habitat for Humanity), professional referrals from accountants and financial advisors, and a marketing presence via its website and social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram). Notable enterprise and government clients historically include Lakewood Ranch (Schroeder Manatee Ranch), the Florida Citrus Industry, the phosphate mining industry, and the City of Palmetto.

The firm is privately held by its partners with no external institutional investment, has expanded its physical footprint from Bradenton to Sarasota (2021) and West Palm Beach (April 2024), and operates without any proprietary technology platform or AI-driven tooling—consistent with its character as a traditional, relationship-driven professional services firm. Award recognition includes Martindale-Hubbell AV/AV Preeminent ratings for individual partners, the 2023 Florida Bar G. Kirk Haas Humanitarian Award, and a 1931 listing in the national Directory of Recommended Lawyers.

Name

Grimes Galvano

Legal name

Grimes Galvano, P.L.

Website

https://grimesgalvano.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grimes Galvano is a 100+ year-old multi-practice Florida law firm headquartered in Bradenton with offices in Sarasota and West Palm Beach, serving individuals, businesses, and government clients across the state through eleven practice areas with particular strength in real estate development, land use, and government relations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Full-Service Law Firm

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate law
• Land use law
• Construction law services
• Civil litigation firm
• Estate planning legal

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: The firm generates revenue through legal services billed to clients for representation in various practice areas including real estate transactions, litigation, land use, corporate matters, and family law. Services are provided to individuals, businesses, and government entities throughout Florida.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grimes Galvano, P.L. is a Florida-based multi-practice law firm providing full-service civil legal representation across eleven practice areas: Commercial Real Estate, Construction/Design, Corporate & Business, Government Relations, Eminent Domain, Land Use & Project Development, Licensing, Marital & Family Law, Mediation, Trial Practice, and Wills, Trusts & Probate. The firm serves individuals, businesses, and government entities throughout Florida, with concentration in the Tampa Bay area, delivering both transactional and litigation services.

Product overview

Grimes Galvano, P.L. is a full-service Florida law firm offering highly-specialized and comprehensive legal representation across eleven distinct practice areas. The firm's core offerings include Commercial Real Estate, Construction/Design, Corporate & Business, Government Relations, Eminent Domain, Land Use & Project Development, Licensing, Marital & Family Law, Mediation, Trial Practice, and Wills, Trusts & Probate. The firm serves clients throughout Florida with particular concentration in the Tampa Bay area, offering both transactional and litigation services tailored to individual and business client needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Real Estate Legal representation in all aspects of commercial real estate including negotiation, contract preparation, due diligence, closing, title insurance, and lease review/drafting for commercial, industrial, office, retail, and mixed-use properties. Serves developers, investors, owners, and tenants in Florida real estate transactions.
• Construction / Design Legal services for construction and development representing property owners, contractors, material suppliers, and design professionals, including contract document preparation using AIA documents and litigation for construction defects, payment disputes, and lien enforcement.
• Corporate & Business Full-service business legal support from entity formation through acquisition and restructuring, including operating agreements, shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements, joint venture agreements, and representation in public-private partnerships and financial transactions. Serves small, mid-size, and large Florida businesses.
• Government Relations Representation in government procurement, state and local procurement laws, pre-bid activities, RFP responses, bid protests, contract compliance, and assistance with government decision-making processes. Helps clients obtain and maintain government contracts.
• Eminent Domain Representation for property owners and businesses in eminent domain and right-of-way matters, including project planning, pre-suit negotiations, court proceedings, and pursuit of compensation for property value, remainder damages, access impacts, and business damages.
• Land Use & Project Development Representation for developers, investors, and builders in land use approvals and project development including comprehensive planning, zoning, site plan approvals, platting, development documentation, and land use litigation including Bert-Harris and takings claims.
• Licensing Navigation of governmental regulatory and administrative processes to enable clients to secure licenses for operating businesses, including liquor licensing, catering licensing, and food service licensing for restaurants, bars, and country clubs.
• Marital & Family Law Legal services for marital and family matters including prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, separation agreements, alimony, child custody and visitation, child support, divorce, adoption, post-judgment modification, and guardianships. Serves individuals and families in Florida.
• Mediation Alternative dispute resolution services including arbitration and mediation, with certified Circuit Civil and Family Law mediators assisting clients through the ADR process.
• Trial Practice Full-range civil and criminal trial representation in Florida State and Federal Courts from lawsuit commencement through trial and appeal, covering appellate litigation, creditors' rights, construction disputes, contract litigation, and business disputes.
• Wills, Trusts & Probate Estate planning and implementation including living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, living wills, and personal representative services for probate and estate administration including will challenge litigation.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Old Republic Title Insurance CompanyminorOthersAgency relationship for title insurance services. Caleb Grimes serves as title insurance agent for Old Republic Title Insurance Company.
• Chicago Title Insurance CompanyminorOthersAgency relationship for title insurance services. Attorneys serve as agents for Chicago Title Insurance Company.
• Attorney's Title Insurance FundminorOthersAgency relationship for title insurance services. Caleb Grimes serves as title insurance agent.
• Manatee County Habitat for HumanityminorOthersChad Manausa serves on the Manatee County Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors as Chair of the Governance Committee.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trenam Law: Tampa-based multi-practice law firm serving businesses and individuals across Florida. Comparable in size and practice breadth, with real estate, corporate, and litigation offerings that overlap directly with Grimes Galvano's practice areas.
• Williams Parker Harrison Dietz & Getzen: Sarasota-based, multi-practice Florida law firm with deep roots in the Gulf Coast region. Similar size profile and practice mix including real estate, corporate, and litigation services, making it the closest geographic and practice-area peer.
• GrayRobinson: Florida-based multi-practice law firm with substantial real estate, land use, and government relations capabilities. Overlaps with Grimes Galvano in serving developers and government-facing clients throughout Florida.
• Shutts & Bowen LLP: Florida-founded multi-office law firm with a comparable mix of real estate, corporate, government, and litigation practices. Competes for the same developer and business clients across the state.
• Hill Ward Henderson: Tampa-based full-service law firm with strong real estate, land use, and commercial litigation practices. Direct competitor in the Tampa Bay legal market for development-related mandates.
• Lowndes: Orlando-headquartered multi-practice Florida law firm with strong real estate, land use, and corporate practices. Comparable full-service model targeting Florida-based developers and businesses.

Broad incumbents

• Akerman LLP: One of the largest Florida-based law firms with extensive real estate, land use, and government practices. A larger incumbent that competes for the same high-profile development and public-sector mandates.
• Carlton Fields: National law firm with strong Florida presence and significant real estate, land use, and commercial litigation practices. Larger incumbent competitor in the same practice areas.
• Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough: National firm with substantial Florida operations (including legacy Broad and Cassel platform). Competes for Florida real estate, government, and corporate mandates at scale.

Regional players

• de la Parte & Gilbert: Tampa-based litigation and regulatory law firm with government and land use expertise. Comparable in size and scope to Grimes Galvano with regional Florida focus, though slightly more litigation-heavy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Manateecountylawfirm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grimes-galvano
• Instagraminstagram.com/grimesgalvano

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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