Theodore W. Small Jr.

Theodore W. Small Jr. ("Ted Small") has over 25 years of legal experience, formerly with the large law firm of Holland & Knight LLP in its Tampa, Washington DC, and Orlando offices and currently as a small firm practitioner in DeLand, Florida. Mr. Small brings the training and experience from his large firm experience to a small firm setting with the goal of pursuing cost-effective solutions for business and individual clients. Mr. Small also has experience as a mediator and NAM arbitrator and is available to serve as a professional neutral to resolve employment, business and contract disputes.

University of Virginia School of Law

J.D. | Law

1989 - 1992

Honors: University of Virginia Hardy Cross Dillard Scholarship (1989-92); University of Virginia Herbert L. Kramer Public Service Award (1992); University of Virginia Alumni Association Special Recognition of Leadership Award (1992); University of Virginia Black Law Students Association Jack Gravely Award (1992); University of Virginia Mary Claiborne and Roy H. Ritter Award (1991).

Harvard University

B.A. | History

1985 - 1989

Honors: A.B. Magna Cum Laude in History (1989); Harvard College Dean's List for 7 semesters (1986-89); Robert Winfrey Leadership Award (1987);

DeLand Senior High School

Diploma

1982 - 1985

Honors: Class Salutatorian (1985); Summa Cum Laude Graduate (1985); Daytona Beach News Journal Medallion of Excellence Award (1985); American Legion Post 6 Boys State Delegate (1984).

Principal

Law Office of Theodore W. Small, P.A.

2004 - Current

o Represent West Volusia Hospital Authority, an independent special taxing district, as its outside general counsel on local government, Florida Sunshine Law and Florida Public Records Law matters (2007-Present). o Appear on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants as lead counsel for hearings, mediations and settlement negotiations in civil litigation matters pending in state courts (Volusia, Marion and Seminole counties), federal court (Middle District of Florida), and before administrative agencies (EEOC and Florida Commission on Human Relations). o Provide business and employment law counsel on a variety of practice areas including: discrimination and harassment claims; wage and overtime claims; exempt/non-exempt misclassifications; executive employment and severance agreements; non-compete-non-solicitation-confidentiality agreements; human resource and personnel policies; personnel training; outside neutral workplace investigations; employment terminations; employment mediation or arbitration; contract disputes; partnership disputes; operating agreements and by-laws; general business law; elder law; local government; and Florida Sunshine and Public Records Law matters.

Presidential Citation for Exemplary Leadership in Enhancing Pro Bono Legal Services and Improving the Legal Profession

American Bar Association

2013

"AV" Peer Review Rating

Martindale Hubbell

2008

10th Year Anniversary (2008-2018)

American Bar Foundation

Fellow

2006 - Current

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1995 - Current

The Florida Bar

Member

1992 - Current

ABA Commission on Homelessness and Poverty

Member

2012 - 2017

Access to Legal Services Committee of Florida Bar Vision 2016 Commission

Member

2013 - 2015

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Bar

Since 1995

Florida

Since 1992

• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Now offering a $300 flat-rate 1.5 hour consultation for employment and business law needs. Estate planning fees will vary with documents and time needed, call for more information. No free consultations.

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Gov & Administrative Law

Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs

Arbitration & Mediation

Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration