Gilbert J Alba

Gilbert J Alba

also known as gilberto alba, gil alba

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Gainesville, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support ... +3 more

235 S. Main Street, Suite W203, Gainesville, FL

About Gilbert

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Alba Legal, PLLC

235 S. Main Street, Suite W203, Gainesville, FL, 32601

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Gilbert J Alba's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Turkan | August 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce Case

He got a case about that other lawyers messed things up ,and he tried to fix it .He is the only lawyer that should be hired in Gainesville .Thank you for everything !!!

Posted by John | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Pleased Client!

Mr. Alba has been my attorney ongoing for several years and has represented me on more than one occasion. He has always been courteous, kind and extremely informative regarding my legal matters. If I need and attorney in the future, I will not hesitate to contact the Law Office of Alba & Yochim.

Posted by Melody | June 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Happy Client!

The firm took my case and did everything they could to get it settled as quickly as possible without going to trial. I would recommend Alba & Yochim to anyone looking for a great firm who not only dots all i's and crosses all t's, but they cared about my personal well being as well.

Posted by anonymous | May 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Client

It was a long wait but all that matters is that how good the lawyer was to me. Everything he went over with me was very clear and I am very grateful for everything he did for me. I was very pleased!

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Experience!

I have nothing but great things to say regarding my experience with Alba & Yochim. Gil is a fantastic Attorney. Always courteous with an exceptional staff. I would not only trust him again with my own legal proceedings, but highly recommend his firm as well.

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Gilbert J Alba's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Silverman

Personal injury lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Alba is a truly outstanding attorney. Not only does he know the laws and rules backwards and forwards, but he is a brilliant tactician. Combining all this with his easy and affable demeanor, and compassion for his clients, renders him an excellent choice for anyone needing assistance when injured due to someone else’s fault. I offer him my highest and most heartfelt endorsement."

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Casey Thompson

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Alba has been a pleasure to work with and has been an excellent mentor to me as a young lawyer. His dedication and expertise with the law is unparalleled. He stands out as an attorney because he maintains relationships with clients post-recovery."

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Michael LaCava

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked as a law clerk for Gil and found him to be an excellent attorney. He is very knowledgeable, personable, and thorough. Moreover, he is a great litigator, with a proven track record. I definitely would recommend him without hesitation."

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Richard Merker

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Gil is the 'go to' guy on all personal injury matters. In Gainesville or Ocala, Gil would be my first call for motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, or anything negligence related (especially wrongful death). I have seen him in action and he's who I'd hire. Go get 'em Gil!"

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Todd Rich

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have had the pleasure of working for Gil in the past. He is an excellent attorney who is motivated to obtain the best results for his clients. With his experience and knowledge, he is able to help his clients make the right decisions and understand their options. I highly recommend Gil for anyone looking for an attorney."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Gilbert. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jody Peterman

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very good personal injury lawyer."

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Karen Yochim

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Straile

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karen Yochim

Family lawyer

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Casey Thompson

Family lawyer

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Richard Merker

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James Sawyer

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jack Dubose

Personal injury lawyer

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William Falik

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Jody Peterman

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Fred Abbott

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2010

Rising Stars in Personal Injury, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

N/A

Atwood Dunwoody Scholarship, University of Florida

Work Experience

2012 - 2024

Member/partner, Alba & Straile, PLLC

2009 - 2012

Partner, DeCarlis, Sawyer & Alba

2004 - 2008

Associate, DeCarlis & Sawyer

Associations

Florida Justice Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

2021 - 2023

Florida Bar, Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee

Vice Chair

2017 - 2022

Florida Bar, Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee

Member

2010 - 2011

Florida Justice Association, Young Lawyers Section

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Baan v. Columbia County

Reversed in favor of client

Just less than $1 million settlement

settlement a few months before trial

Jury Trial

Jury Verdict for Plaintiff

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Education

2015

Florida Qualified Arbitrator

2003

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

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