Atty. Robert P. Barton
Robert Barton represents insurance companies in coverage disputes and complex bad faith matters in both state and federal courts. He assists clients in cases involving homeowners, automobile, and commercial general liability policies and payment disputes.
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Robert P. Barton is an Associate based in Tampa, Florida, practforg at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association. They haand 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Admitted to practice in Florida (2018). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D. Editor, 2018) and University of Tampa (B.S. Political, 2014). Actiand member of MVAC, Professional •Hillsborough County Bar Association •Co-Chair, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Barton represents insurance companies in coverage disputes and complex bad faith matters in both state and federal courts
- He assists clients in cases involving homeowners, automobile, and commercial general liability policies and payment disputes
- Robert also focuses his practice in the areas of professional liability
- He represents companies and individuals in complex civil matters, as well as appeals, in both state and federal courts throughout the state of Florida
- His practice includes cases that often involve numerous and complex issues including claims for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and statutory violations
- He also defends professionals from a variety of industries including legal, healthcare, construction, and financial institutions against claims of malpractice
- Robert also represents physicians, nurses, physician’s assistants and mental healthcare providers, as well as other business professionals including accountants, insurance agents, real estate agents, architects and engineers
- Robert’s practice also includes the area of product liability
- He primarily represents manufacturers in the automotive and medical industries against claims involving serious and catastrophic injury and/or death
- Prior to attending law school, Robert served in Afghanistan as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, earning awards for his leadership and combat valor
- Robert participated in the firm’s Summer Associate Program in 2017
- Awards & Honors •Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star, Insurance Coverage, 2025 Articles & Presentations •Author, 'Legislative Alert: Florida’s HB 1551 and SB 554 Raise Concerns for Insurance Carriers,' April 2025 •Presenter, 'Claims Handling: Understanding Litigation Strategy and Management,' National Association of Subrogation Professionals Annual Conference, October 2024 •Co-author, 'Viewpoint: Early Action Key to Mitigating Risk in Professional Liability Claims,' Insurance Journal, September 2024 •Author, 'Third DCA: Expert Witness Determinations Under the Highly Deferential Abuse-of-Discretion Standard,' September 2024 •Presenter, 'Claims Handling: Understanding Litigation Strategy and Management,' 18th Annual Claims Education Conference presented by American Educational Institute, International Insurance Institute and Society of Claim Law Associates, May 2023 •Author, 'Florida’s Property Insurance Reform: The Impact on Carriers and Insureds in the State of Florida,' December 16, 2022 •Co-host, 'Insurers Take Note: New Changes to Florida Law Mean Changes in Claims Handling & Roof Repairs in the Sunshine State,' Legally Qualified Podcast, December 2022 •Author, 'RumbergerKirk Wins Another Summary Judgment for Carrier in Limited Water Damage Endorsement Case,' September 2021 •Author, 'Ruling Allows Insurers to Enforce Water Damage Coverage Limitations,' Claims Journal, May 10, 2021 •Author, 'Insurers Take Note: Florida’s New Assignment of Benefits Law,' July 2019 •Co-author, 'Morris v
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A Sword Against Whom?' October 2018 Robert's News and Insights 06.26.2025 Firm News Five RumbergerKirk Attorneys Selected for the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers List Orlando, FL- June 26, 2025 - Five RumbergerKirk attorneys have... 04.09.2025 Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Legislative Alert: Florida’s HB 1551 and SB 554 Raise Concerns for Insurance Carriers It is no secret that insurance rates in the state
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Shutterstock/niroworld 10.28.2024 Events Claims Handling: Understanding Litigation Strategy and Management Robert Barton and Blake Bonsack were speakers at the National... 09.12.2024 Professional Liability Viewpoint: Early Action Key to Mitigating Risk in Professional Liability Claims Professional liability claims impact a multitude of professions, including those
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- Shutterstock.com/EliteExposure 09.11.2024 Professional Liability Third DCA: Expert Witness Determinations Under the Highly Deferential Abuse-of-Discretion Standard The Florida Third District Court of Appeal recently ruled that
- Shutterstock.com/sebra 12.16.2022 Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Florida’s Property Insurance Reform: The Impact on Carriers and Insureds in the State of Florida The Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 2-A (“SB2A” or the
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Shutterstock/Jirsak 09.28.2021 Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith RumbergerKirk Wins Another Summary Judgment for Carrier in Limited Water Damage Endorsement Case Given the rise of cast iron pipe lawsuits in the... 05.05.2021 Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Summary Judgment Win Could Pave the Way for Insurance Carriers to Enforce Water Damage Coverage Limitation Endorsements Chances are, if you live in Florida, you have seen... 11.11.2020 Media Mentions Dogs, Coded Notes, Christmas Trees: Attys’ Military Memories, Law360 Robert Barton shares his story about a dog named Miley... 11.11.2020 Beyond the Bio Celebrating our Veterans We have a deep connection with our veterans that started
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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