Edward W. Lovato is a New Mexico native. After graduating from Rio Rancho High School, Edward joined the Marines and served 13 years on active duty in the enlisted and officer ranks, including tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. Edward founded the Rio Rancho law firm of Lovato Law, P.C. in 2017 and he oversees a practice devoted to providing clients with the best in estate planning and elder law. Edward attended the University of New Mexico where he earned both his Bachelor of Business Administration and his Juris Doctor (law) degrees.

Edward remains active in his local community by volunteering on two non-profit boards: New Mexico Veterans Integration Centers, and AMIKids Sandoval, where he serves as Chairman of the Board. Edward lives in Rio Rancho with his wife and two children.