GJ
Biography
Gil Alba was born and raised in Central Florida and has subscribed to a hard work ethic his entire life. While pursuing his undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida (UCF), he worked as a legal assistant for one of Florida’s largest and oldest Intellectual Property law firms. Despite his status as a full-time student and employee, Gil’s dedication and perseverance enabled him to graduate with honors in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
After graduating from UCF, Gil moved to Gainesville to attend the University of Florida (UF) Frederic G. Levin College of Law, where his superior academic performance earned him the Atwood Dunwoody Scholarship. Although continuing to work part-time, Gil achieved honors and high honors in law school and graduated in the top third of his class in 2003.
Upon admittance to the Florida Bar in 2004, Gil remained in Gainesville and was hired to lead the personal injury department of a locally recognized law firm. His hard work and professionalism resulted in Gil attaining partnership status at this firm after only five years. The knowledge and experience gained in his initial years of practice enabled Gil to establish this.
Over the past decade, Gil has maintained a practice area focused on specific types of accidents, injuries, and deaths caused by the negligence of another. Gil enjoys helping clients navigate the legal process, whether via pre-suit settlement or by litigation, where Gil has handled hundreds of cases, including successful appeals. A full listing of practice areas is provided below.
In addition, Gil is fluent in Spanish and proud of his Latino heritage, which makes him uniquely suited to serve Spanish-speaking members of our community. Gil resides in Gainesville along with his two children. When he is not working, Gil enjoys spending valuable time with his family and doing various activities while remaining actively involved in his community. He is an avid Gator sports fan, a Gator booster, and a member of the UF and UCF Alumni Associations.