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Theodore Washington Small Jr.

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  • Deland, FL
  • Licensed for 28 years
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About Theodore

Theodore W. Small Jr. ("Ted Small") has more than 25 years of legal experience.   As a small firm practitioner since 2004, Mr. Small has appeared as lead counsel for hearings, mediations and settlement negotiations in civil litigation matters, pending in state courts, federal court and before administrative agencies.  Before starting his own firm, Mr. Small was a partner at the large law firm of Holland & Knight LLP and practiced in its Tampa, Washington DC, and Orlando offices.  He represented individual and business clients of Holland & Knight, both plaintiffs and defendants, in a wide variety of matters such as employment, contract and complex commercial disputes,  appellate, construction, government contracts and legislative matters.  Mr. Small eventually focused on representation of employers, including Marriott International, United Parcel Service and Harris Corporation, and was elevated as a partner in Holland & Knight’s Labor and Employment Group. He currently focuses on defending employers against Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charges, Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR) discrimination complaints and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime claims.
 

 

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Practice areas

BusinessContracts and agreementsEmployment and labor
  1. Employment and labor: 55%

    Attorney Small is available to provide flat-fee legal counsel to both individuals and businesses regarding employment law matters, including: Personalized counsel on developing offers or counter-offers to executive employment agreements; Negotiating severance agreements; Analysis of rights and responsibilities under personnel policies; Preparation for performance evaluations, disciplinary meetings or terminations; Outside neutral workplace investigations; and arbitration or mediation.

    23 years

  2. Contracts and agreements: 25%

    Contracts are the language of personal as well as commercial business. Attorney Small is available to provide you with personalized legal counsel for your personal needs, including counsel regarding: Probate; Last Will or Codicil; Durable Power of Attorney; "Life estate" real estate deed; Qualified Income (Miller) Trust; Medicaid: Lifetime Personal Services Contract; Flat-rate personal legal counseling.

    28 years

  3. Business: 20%

    When you need personalized legal counsel, not just an online form or knowledge base, contact us to schedule a flat-rate legal consultation to find your legal solution, including counsel regarding: Contracts or agreements; Severance Agreements; Termination Decisions; Partnership Disputes; Operating agreements or bylaws.

    28 years

Languages spoken

English

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Theodore W. Small, P.A.

PO Box 172
DeLand, FL, 32721-0172

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      DCGood Standing199502/09/2021
      FLMember in Good Standing199206/11/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      "AV" Peer Review RatingMartindale-Hubbell2015
      Law & Politics' annual listingFlorida Super Lawyers2015
      ABA Presidential Citation for Exemplary LeadershipAmerican Bar Association2013
      Fellow of the American Bar FoundationAmerican Bar Foundation2006
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PrincipalLaw Office of Theodore W. Small, P.A.2004 - Present
      PresidentCouncil on African American Affairs2001 - 2004
      Associate; PartnerHolland & Knight LLP1993 - 2001
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Florida BarMemberN/A
      District of Columbia Bar AssociationMemberN/A
      National Bar AssociationMemberN/A
      American Bar Association - Commission on Homelessness & PovertyChairman2014 - 2017
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Holland & Knight LLP Employment Law LetterHuman Resource Manager Fired for Advocacy of Women and Minority Applicants2000
      Holland & Knight LLP Government Contracts NewsletterThe Misfortunes of Misclassifying Workers2000
      The Construction ContractorEmployer Vicarious Liability for Sexual Harassment1999
      Human RightsEngaging Lawyers in the Business of Improving America's Public Schools1997
      The Metropolitan Corporate CounselRebuilding America's Neighborhoods: Inner City Community Retains Major Law Firm1997
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of Virginia School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1992
      Harvard UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1989
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Russell L. Case Jr., et al. v. Dynamic Solutions Associates LLC et. al., Case No.: 05-CA-1089-15K, (Debra Nelson, J.)The case settled before trial.
      RDP Royal Palm Hotel Limited Company & Shorecrest Hotel Limited Company v. Thompson and Barker, Civil Action No. 97-CA-4261The case was settled before a verdict in a non-jury trial that occurred after a two year delay in rulings on cross-motions for summary judgment.
      Isaiah Webb v. District of Columbia, 175 F.R.D. 128 (D.D.C. 1997) (Royce Lamberth, J.)Judge Lambert entered a default judgment in favor of Mr. Webb. This default judgment was subsequently reversed on appeal and on remand, the case was enventually settled.

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      It would be my pleasure t recommend Attorney Theodore Small. I had the pleasure of a consultation with him concerning contract issues ( namely self-employment contracts ) Attorney Small was knowledgeable as well as introspective concerning this issue; Giving me the tools to competently write my own contracts. Knowing my interests will be covered. I wholeheartedly recommend Attorney Theodore Small
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      Expert Counseling in Employment Law.

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      Our Company retained Mr. Small to defend against a Claim from a former Employee. Mr. Small was extremely knowledgeable about the process and advised us accordingly. He kept us well informed and always in touch with the reality of our situation, which made sure that we were well prepared for our Case. In the end, we had a very successful outcome and we have since retained Mr. Small for other Employment Law related matters beyond the initial contact. I would highly recommend Attorney Small.

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      Ted advise me through a very difficult situation. He provided sound guidance that ended in a mutually agreeable resolution in my case. I would recommend him highly as he is compassionate, knowledgeable and able to give thoughtful advisement toward resolution. He is a true professional.

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      Scott MacMullan, Business Attorney on Jun 5, 2015
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      I wholeheartedly and unequivocally endorse Ted Small. He is likeable and, most importantly, trustworthy. Ted is a brilliant Harvard-educated attorney but he is extremely down-to-earth and easy to talk to. I would recommend him especially for any business law, employment and labor law or estate planning issues that you have.

      Cost

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      • Hourly Rates$250-$400/hour
        PAYMENT METHODS

        Cash, Check