Atty. Suzanne Barto Hill
Suzanne Hill maintains a multifaceted commercial litigation practice with extensive experience litigating complex commercial and business disputes, lender disputes, consumer litigation, professional liability, intellectual property, class actions and employment litigation. She tries jury and non-jury cases and handles appeals throughout state, federal, bankruptcy and appellate courts throughout Florida.
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Suzanne Barto Hill is a Partner based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation, and health care. Educated at University of Florida, College of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of Florida (B.S. Finance, 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of IADC, Professional •American Bar Association •Orange County Bar Association •Professional Liability Defense Federation •Judicial Nominating Commission for the Middle District of Florida •International Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Suzanne Hill maintains a multifaceted commercial litigation practice with extensive experience litigating complex commercial and business disputes, lender disputes, consumer litigation, professional liability, intellectual property, class actions and employment litigation
- She tries jury and non-jury cases and handles appeals throughout state, federal, bankruptcy and appellate courts throughout Florida
- She routinely represents financial institutions, lenders, law firms, business owners and professionals in a variety of commercial matters involving Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, False Claims Act, Uniform Trade Secret Act and civil RICO, Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and its Florida counterpart, the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act
- She assists clients matters involving breach of contract, fraud, misappropriation, trade secrets, intellectual property, real estate, tortious interference, breach of fiduciary duties, shareholder/partner disputes, employment, commercial collections, non-compete agreements, and class actions
- She has successfully obtained and defended claims seeking immediate injunctive relief
- Suzanne regularly consults with clients on compliance with debt collection laws
- Suzanne defends attorneys in a wide variety of claims, including claims of negligence, malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty and other claims of intentional and negligent wrongdoing
- She also represents lawyers in state bar proceedings involving grievances and claims of misconduct
- Suzanne represents employers in claims involving sexual harassment, discrimination, disabilities, the Family Medical Leave Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act
- She represents clients in administrative claims before the EEOC as well as in state and federal court
- She assists employers with daily employment issues, and regularly consults with employers on employment matters, including the preparation and review of employee manuals and handbooks
- She also conducts seminars for management and employees on employment related issues, including sexual harassment education and training.She also focuses on protecting, enforcing and defending client’s intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, and related litigation
- Suzanne defends clients in federal court against claims of infringement, and prosecuted infringement claims on behalf of clients obtaining injunctive and other monetary relief
- Outside of the courtroom, she also consults with clients on business strategies relating to protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights including evaluation, analysis, negotiation and agreements
- Suzanne is also a member of the firm’s Executive Committee
- Community •Council of 101 - Orlando Museum of Art Certifications •AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Awards & Honors •Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2013-2026 •Florida Trend, Florida Legal Elite Women Leaders in Law, 2023 •Florida Trend, Florida Legal Elite 2012 Articles & Presentations •Co-author, 'How to Steer Clear of Employee Retention Credit Fraud,' Orlando Business Journal, September 2024 •Panelist, 'Trade Secret Misappropriation: What You Should Know and Do,' Live Webcast for The Knowledge Group, May 25, 2021 •Co-author, 'CARES Act Update: Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Provides Additional Relief for Small Businesses,' June 2020 •Co-author, 'Treasury and Federal Reserve Announce Additional $2.3 Trillion in Lending as Part of CARES Act to Support Economy,' April 2020 •Co-author, 'COVID-19: The Paycheck Protection Program Q & A,' April 2020 •Author, 'COVID-19: Relief Now for Eligible Small Businesses and Private Non-profits,' March 2020 •Co-author, 'COVID-19 Navigating a Pandemic: A Practical Guide For Businesses,' March 2020 •Co-author, 'COVID-19: Understanding Contract Rights and Obligations,' March 2020 •Author, 'Top Secrets to Successfully Presenting a Trade Secrets Case,' IPWatchdog, October 1, 2019 •Author, 'Recovering or Defending Claims for Business Lost Profits in Commercial Disputes,' Orlando Business Journal Consult the Counsel, May 2018 •Panelist, 'Mentor and Sponsorship: Creating Growth in Your Organization' Women in Law Leadership Summit, April 2018 Suzanne's News and Insights 08.21.2025 Firm News 27 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America Dan Gerber and Leonard Dietzen Named “Lawyer of the Year
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- Photo:Shutterstock/Piotr Swat 08.15.2024 Firm News Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition Recognizes 24 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Two Named “Lawyer of the Year” and Two Named “Ones... 12.01.2023 Firm News Florida Trend Recognizes Suzanne Hill in the 2023 Legal Elite Notable Women Leaders in Law ORLANDO, FL, December 1, 2023 - Florida Trend has named... 08.17.2023 Firm News Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 24 RumbergerKirk Attorneys with Managing Partner Frank Sheppard Named Lawyer of the Year ORLANDO, FL - August 17, 2023 - Best Lawyers has... 08.19.2022 Firm News 23 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2023 Orlando, Fla., August 18, 2022 - RumbergerKirk is pleased to... 08.19.2021 Firm News Eighteen RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2022 ORLANDO - August 19, 2021 - RumbergerKirk is pleased to... 05.25.2021 Events Trade Secret Misappropriation: What You Should Know and Do Partner Suzanne Hill participated in this intellectual property CLE presented... 10.08.2020 Media Mentions What People Miss About the Office, And What They Don’t Miss At All, The Mid-Market Report Suzanne Hill discusses what she misses most and least about
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Suzanne Barto Hill's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Suzanne Barto Hill handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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 Orlando 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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