Atty. Karl E. Sturge

Atty. Karl E. Sturge

Karl E. Sturge is a partner in the law firm of Marlow, Adler, Abrams, & Rotunno located in Coral Gables, Fl.

Miami Miami 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Karl E. Sturge at a glance

Karl E. Sturge is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Marlow, Adler, Abrams, Newman and Lewis. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Florida (1996), U.S. District Court, Northern Districts of Florida (1996), and U.S. District Court, Middle Districts of Florida (1996). Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Florida State University (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Associations and Memberships •Florida Bar •American Bar Association •Dade County Bar Association •Dade County Defense Bar •Claims and Litigation Management Alliance •Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Karl E. Sturge is a partner in the law firm of Marlow, Adler, Abrams, & Rotunno located in Coral Gables, Fl
  • He has been a practicing defense attorney since 1991
  • Karl focuses his practice primarily on the representation of insurers
  • For more than 20 years, he has counseled and advised insurance companies on first-party and third-party property casualty and bodily injury issues, primary/excess issues, construction and environmental matters, professional liability claims, and all related extra-contractual issues
  • Karl advises insurers on business practices, underwriting and claims handling, and drafts policy language, endorsements and standard closing papers
  • When necessary, Karl represents insurers in litigation involving complex insurance coverage matters and extra-contractual claims involving allegations of bad faith claims handling
  • He has extensive experience litigating in both state and federal courts in Florida first-party property and bodily injury claims, insurance coverage disputes, automobile liability claims, professional liability claims and extra-contractual/bad faith claims
  • Karl has experience handling the defense of insurance carriers in multi-district litigation
  • Karl has served as a panelist and speaker at numerous seminars on issues ranging from insurance coverage litigation, extra-contractual exposure, casualty defense litigation and ethical concerns in the industry
  • He has also served as a panelist for a national insurance company seeking to revise and implement national standards for claims handling
  • Karl received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Florida State University in 1987
  • He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Miami in 1991
  • Karl is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida and all courts within the State of Florida
  • Karl is a Martindale-Hubbell rated A.V. attorney
  • His professional affiliations include: The Florida Bar, The American Bar Association, Dade County Defense Bar, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, Bad Faith Committee and Defense Research Institute, Insurance Law Committee
  • Karl is actively involved in community activities
  • He is the Chairman of the Board for the Miracle League of Miami Dade, a not-for-profit organization that provides special-needs children with the opportunity to play baseball as part of an organized team
  • Karl serves on the advisory committee for the Village of Palmetto Bay’s Parks and Recreation Department
  • Karl is an Executive Board Member and Rules Committee Chairman for Howard Palmetto Baseball and Softball Association
  • Awards and Honors •AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Practice Areas Explained

Karl E. Sturge's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Karl E. Sturge 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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Business & Corporate Law

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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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 Miami 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 Karl E. Sturge

Where is Karl E. Sturge's law office located?
Karl E. Sturge's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is Marlow, Adler, Abrams, Newman and Lewis. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karl E. Sturge handle?
Karl E. Sturge focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Karl E. Sturge practiced law?
Karl E. Sturge has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Karl E. Sturge go to law school?
Karl E. Sturge earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Karl E. Sturge for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Karl E. Sturge received?
Karl E. Sturge's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Miami School of Law
- 1991
B.A.
Florida State University
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Florida
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern Districts of Florida
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Middle Districts of Florida
Admitted: 1996

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