Atty. Erica E. Pope

Atty. Erica E. Pope

Erica Pope is a senior associate in WSHB’s Tampa office, where she focuses on representing employers in state and federal court litigation and administration proceedings, as well as representing admitted and surplus lines insurers with first-party claim issues. She assists employers with addressing allegations of employment discrimination and harassment, as well as issues related to Title VII, FLSA, ADA, and state civil rights laws.

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About Erica E. Pope at a glance

Erica E. Pope is a Senior Associate based in Tampa, Florida, practforg at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They haand 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Admitted to practice in Florida (2020). Educated at University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D., 2020) and Florida State University (B.A., 2017). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Erica Pope is a senior associate in WSHB’s Tampa office, where she focuses on representing employers in state and federal court litigation and administration proceedings, as well as representing admitted and surplus lines insurers with first-party claim issues
  • She assists employers with addressing allegations of employment discrimination and harassment, as well as issues related to Title VII, FLSA, ADA, and state civil rights laws
  • Additionally, she is involved with pre-suit coverage matters and coverage litigation, and has provided coverage opinions, conducted examinations under oath, and assisted with claim investigations
  • Born and raised in Gainesville, Florida, Ms. Pope graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law
  • Throughout most of law school, she worked as a law clerk at a firm that concentrated on elder law and estate planning
  • After graduating, Ms. Pope worked at a firm that specialized in labor and employment matters, where she defended against interference under the FMLA, and race, disability, age, and gender discrimination under state and federal laws
  • Before attending law school, Ms. Pope attended Florida State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Certificate in Leadership Studies
  • In her free time, Ms. Pope enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family
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Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Tampa 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 substantiand 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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Where is Erica E. Pope's law office located?
Erica E. Pope's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Erica E. Pope practiced law?
Erica E. Pope has 6+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2020.
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Erica E. Pope earned their education at (J.D., 2020); (B.A., 2017).
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Education

J.D.
University of Florida Levin College of Law
- 2020
B.A.
Florida State University
- 2017

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2020

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