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Atty. James C. Jacob III

Atty. James C. Jacob III

James “Jake” Jacob is a senior associate attorney in our Florida offices where he handles all aspects of insurance coverage issues. He brings insight into litigated matters from his years of experience in complex litigation where his practice included handling complex commercial real estate, corporate compliance, and consumer protection issues.

Tampa Tampa 8 yrs experience 8 year
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Profile Summary

About James C. Jacob III at a glance

James C. Jacob III is a Senior Associate based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida (2018). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2014) and University of Florida (B.A., 2011). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James “Jake” Jacob is a senior associate attorney in our Florida offices where he handles all aspects of insurance coverage issues
  • He brings insight into litigated matters from his years of experience in complex litigation where his practice included handling complex commercial real estate, corporate compliance, and consumer protection issues
  • Prior to joining the firm, Jake worked as the Assistant Attorney General for the Office of the Florida Attorney General
  • In this position, he represented the State of Florida in multi-state regulatory investigations and litigation involving violations of various consumer protections laws, including the Consumer Financial Protection Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Truth In Lending Act, the Homeowner’s Protection Act of 1988, and the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act
  • He also worked in the private real estate sector, coordinating the negotiation, preparation and drafting of major tenant leases for a portfolio of over 500,000 square feet of retail, restaurant, multi-family and office space
  • Jake graduated from Stetson University College of Law
  • While there, he served as President of the Entertainment and Sports Law Society and the Elections Committee Chairman of the Student Bar Association
  • He was also the proud recipient of the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award, an award given to recognize students who perform at least twice the number of pro bono hours required for graduation
  • He earned his undergraduate degree in English from the University of Florida

Practice Areas Explained

James C. Jacob III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James C. Jacob III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 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 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 James C. Jacob III

Where is James C. Jacob III's law office located?
James C. Jacob III'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.
What practice areas does James C. Jacob III handle?
James C. Jacob III focuses on insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James C. Jacob III practiced law?
James C. Jacob III has 8+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2018.
Where did James C. Jacob III go to law school?
James C. Jacob III earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (B.A., 2011).
How can I contact James C. Jacob III for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stetson University College of Law
- 2014
B.A.
University of Florida
- 2011

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2018

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