Mr. Squires is co-founder of the Law Offices of SquiresBenson, P.L., and an International Business and Oil & Gas Lawyer; International and Domestic Litigator; International Oil & Gas, Energy, Construction, and Complex Business Arbitrator on the neutral's roster of the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), and the American Arbitration Association (AAA). He's a Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators — CCA. He's rated by Super Lawyers and named Rising Star in 2012. He is a 2012 Florida member of the International Association of Lawyers (Union Internationale des Advocats — UIA). The South Florida Business Journal named SquiresBenson, P.L., amongst the Top 25 Alternative Dispute Resolution Firms in 2012 and 2013.
The former President of Conoco Mexico, Ltd., Squires' career began in 1980 as an Offshore Drilling Engineer in New Orleans, Louisiana with Exxon Corporation. He has extensive successful global experience in International Energy, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, and Renewable Energy. This background includes leading teams in new ventures, acquisitions, and dispositions, engineering and operations management positions in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. His worldwide technology experience includes serving as Director of Content Management for Universal Music Latin America.
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Mr. Squires is a frequent guest on Spanish Language Television and Radio to speak about Oil & Gas, International Business and Law, and topics of Economic and Political importance.
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"Gilbert is a very knowledgeable and dedicated attorney. He is thorough in his work and a great asset to our legal community."
Business lawyer
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Alternative Dispute Resolution Firms, South Florida Business Journal
2012
Certificate of Merit, Dade County Bar Association
2012
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2012
Top 25 Alternative Dispute Resolution Firms, South Florida Business Journal
2010
Certificate of Recognition, City of Miami Beach
1996
Outstanding Community Service Award, Leadership Miami
1996
Leadership Development Program, Center for Creative Leadership
2008 - Present
Co-Founding Partner, Law Offices of SquiresBenson, P.L.
2002 - Present
Managing Partner, Gilbert K.Squires, P.L.
2000 - 2001
Director, Latin America Content Management, Vivendi-Universal Music Group
1996 - 2002
President, SKG Consulting, Inc.
1994 - 1996
President, Conoco Mexico, Ltd.
1993 - 1994
Director, Business Development, Conoco, Inc.
1992 - 1993
Manager, Acquisitions & New Ventures, Conoco, Inc.
1991 - 1992
Sr. Acquisitions Advisor, Conoco, Inc.
1990 - 1991
Chief of Staff, Group V.P. Technology, Conoco, Inc.
1987 - 1990
Area Engr. Mngr. — OKC/CA, Conoco, Inc.
1985 - 1987
Asst. Drilling Mgr./Sr. Drlg. Engr., Conoco, Inc.
1983 - 1985
Exploration Offshore Drilling Engineer, Exxon Company Usa
1980 - 1983
Production Offshore Drilling Engineer, Exxon Company Usa
2013 - Present
Florida Bar, Grievance Committee CMember
2011 - Present
Dade County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2011 - Present
Miami International Arbitration SocietyCo-Founding Member
2010 - Present
College of Commercial ArbitratorsFellow
2009 - Present
Florida Bar, Business Law SectionMember
2003 - Present
Florida Bar, International Law SectionMember
2003 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Property Rights in Real Property CommitteeMember
2009 - 2010
Miami Beach Bar AssociationPast President
1993
1980
BS - Bachelor of Science
2013
Arbitration — Faculty
2011
Arbitration — Faculty
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