Atty. Denise M. Stocker

Atty. Denise M. Stocker

Denise M. Stocker is Senior Counsel at WSHB's Jacksonville, Florida, office.

Jacksonville Jacksonville 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Denise M. Stocker at a glance

Denise M. Stocker is a Senior Counsel based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District of Fl (2011). Educated at Florida State University College of Law (J.D., 2010) and The University of Alabama (B.A., 2007). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Denise M. Stocker is Senior Counsel at WSHB's Jacksonville, Florida, office
  • With over ten years of litigation experience across various areas of law, Denise is well-equipped to handle a wide range of complex liability matters
  • In her practice with the firm, Denise represents Fortune 500 corporations and insurance carriers in the defense of catastrophic commercial trucking claims, excess policy limits claims, wrongful death actions, and automobile negligence matters, which often involve traumatic brain injuries and surgical interventions
  • She also successfully defends cases involving commercial premises liability, homeowners' insurance liability, fraudulent injury claims, underinsured and uninsured motorist actions, independent contractor liability, and indemnity claims
  • She handles all phases of litigation, including pre-suit, mediation, arbitration, and pre-trial proceedings in cases related to negligent hiring, retention, and supervision
  • She has also tried cases to verdict in civil litigation venues
  • Notably, Denise has obtained a final summary judgment against a plaintiff in a commercial premises liability case and secured a dismissal due to fraud in an auto negligence case
  • Denise earned her Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law
  • While in law school, she was approved by the Florida Supreme Court to represent clients in court as a Certified Legal Intern through her school's Public Interest Externship
  • Additionally, she was certified to serve as a Certified Guardian Ad Litem with the 4th and 11th Judicial Circuits, where she represented the best interests of neglected, abused, and abandoned children
  • Denise is admitted to practice law in Florida and in the United States District Courts for both the Middle District and the Southern District of Florida

Practice Areas Explained

Denise M. Stocker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Denise M. Stocker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jacksonville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Denise M. Stocker

Where is Denise M. Stocker's law office located?
Denise M. Stocker's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The firm is Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Denise M. Stocker handle?
Denise M. Stocker focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Denise M. Stocker practiced law?
Denise M. Stocker has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Denise M. Stocker go to law school?
Denise M. Stocker earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2007).
How can I contact Denise M. Stocker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Florida State University College of Law
- 2010
B.A.
The University of Alabama
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District of Fl
Admitted: 2011

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