Atty. Jocelyn M. Small

Atty. Jocelyn M. Small

Jocelyn Small is a senior associate in WSHB's Tampa office. She focuses her practice on insurance coverage and complex civil litigation, including general liability matters.

Tampa Tampa 9 yrs experience 9 year
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About Jocelyn M. Small at a glance

Jocelyn M. Small is a Senior Associate based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on personal injury and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida (2017). Educated at Widener University Delaware School of Law (J.D., 2016) and University of Manchester (M.A. Eckerd, 2011). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jocelyn Small is a senior associate in WSHB's Tampa office
  • She focuses her practice on insurance coverage and complex civil litigation, including general liability matters
  • She graduated from Widener University Delaware Law School, where Jocelyn earned an MLK Semester of Service Fellowship and a pro bono distinction
  • She was also the Vice President of Academics and Community Service for the Student Bar Association and the President of the Entertainment and Sports Law Association
  • Jocelyn obtained her undergraduate degree from Eckerd College, where she studied Political Science
  • She also obtained her master's degree from the University of Manchester, UK where she studied European Politics and Policy
  • She began her legal career as a criminal defense attorney at the Public Defender's Office in the 13th Judicial Circuit
  • In this position, Jocelyn tried to verdict multiple jury trials, ranging in complexity from misdemeanors to felonies
  • Outside of the office, Jocelyn enjoys volunteering with the Junior League of Tampa, watching hockey, going to the beach, and traveling

Practice Areas Explained

Jocelyn M. Small's Areas of Practice

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

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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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 Jocelyn M. Small

Where is Jocelyn M. Small's law office located?
Jocelyn M. Small'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 Jocelyn M. Small handle?
Jocelyn M. Small focuses on personal injury, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Jocelyn M. Small practiced law?
Jocelyn M. Small has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Jocelyn M. Small go to law school?
Jocelyn M. Small earned their education at (J.D., 2016); (M.A. Eckerd, 2011).
How can I contact Jocelyn M. Small for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Widener University Delaware School of Law
- 2016
M.A. Eckerd
University of Manchester
- 2011

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2017

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