Gilberto "Gil" Sanchez , III, is founder and CEO of Sanchez Law Offices, P.A., dba SANCHEZ QUERRY located in Tampa Bay. Gil practices in the areas of Corporate & Business Law, Real Estate, Immigration Law, Debt Management and Personal Injury. In 2009, Gil created SMALLBIZLAW.US which was launched as the first small business legal services website serving small businesses legal needs across Florida. Gil previously worked for Stiles, Taylor & Grace, P.A. and Maney & Gordon, P.A.

Specifically, Gil's legal practice includes:

• Corporate & Business Law

• Immigration & Deportation

• Personal Injury

• Debt Management

• Real Estate Law

• Incorporations

• Business Structuring

• Contract draft/review/negotiations

• Represent buyers and sellers of businesses ranging from $50,000.00 to $10,000,00.00.

• General Counsel

• Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets

• Labor & Employment Law

• Represent Musical Artists

• Landlord/Tenant

• Condo/HOA Representation

• Civil & Commercial Litigation

• Collections

• Loan Modifications, Foreclosure Defense & Short Sales

Gil is also licensed Florida Real Estate Associate with Transworld Business Advisors. In 2009, he was awarded Honorable Mention from Business Brokers Of Florida for one of the top selling business brokers and million dollar sales in Tampa Bay. Gil previously worked for VIP Business Brokers and Business Broker Services.

Gil attended undergrad (Political Science & Latin American Studies) and law school at the University of Florida. He was a member of Delta Chi Fraternity, Florida Blue Key, President of the Colombian Student Association (COLSA), President of the Hispanic Student Association (H.S.A), President of Law College Council (L.C.C) and Student Senator. Gil ran for U.F Student Body President. Gil was owner and co-founder of Bleu Whale Entertainment, a promotions company from 1998-2003 and Florida's Finest in 2002-2004.

Gil was awarded a prestigious internship with U.S. Senator Bob Graham's Washington, D.C. office through the Washington Center. Gil was also awarded the most prestigious leadership awards at U.F.: Outstanding Male Undergraduate Leader, Outstanding Hispanic Student of the Year, U.F. Hall of Fame and Who's Who.

During law school, Gil co-founded a statewide small business and upon graduation, moved to Charlotte, North Carolina to spear head a start-up company.

Gil is co-founder of two Florida Non Profits:

1. Co-Founder and serve as Chairman of HYPE National, dedicated to reducing the dropout rate among low performing students K through 12
2. Co-Founder and Board Member of Tampa Bay Hispanic Bar Association, Inc.

Gil ran for Florida State House of Representatives District 58 in 2009-2010.

Gil currently serves on the following Boards:

• HYPE Nationals Chairman

• Big Brothers Big Sisters Board Member

• HBIF Board Member

• TBHBA Board Member

• NHBA Regional VP

• Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Council City of Tampa

Gil's previous and current memberships include:

• Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce

• Westshore Alliance

• Board Member of Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida, Inc.

• Past President of the Hillsborough County Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida

• Past VP and Board Member of Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc.

• Centre Club

• Emerge Tampa

• Bay Area Advisors

• UF Florida Alumni Association

• Florida Blue Key Alumni Association

• USF Hispanic-Latino Scholarship

• Harbour Island Athletic Club

• Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

• Kiwanis Downtown

Gil is the youngest of six siblings and son to Dr. Gilberto Sanchez (deceased) and Maria Nancy Sanchez. Gil was born and raised in Parkersburg, West Virginia and lived in Colombia, South America for four years. Gil returned to Sarasota, Fl and graduated from Riverview High School. Upon graduation, Gil entered the University of Florida for his undergraduate and law degree.

Gil is fluent in Spanish and frequent lecturer in topics such as Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Law. Gil is an avid tennis player along with golf and soccer.

Gil enjoys traveling with his wife and daughter to learn new cultures and ways of life.