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Robert P. Barton

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Tampa Office
813.472.7501
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  • Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
  • Product Liability
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    Robert Barton represents insurance companies in coverage disputes and bad faith claims in both state and federal courts. He assists clients in cases involving homeowners, automobile, and commercial general liability policies and payment disputes. Robert also represents clients in matters involving product defect claims.

    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.

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    • Insurance

    • Hillsborough County Bar Association

      Co-Chair, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee (MVAC)

    Stetson University College of Law — J.D., 2018

    • Editor, Stetson Law Review, Articles and Symposium
    • Stetson Ambassadors, Deputy Chief Ambassador
    • Second Amendment Society, Vice President
    • Veterans Law Institute – Pro Bono Initiative, Volunteer
    • Honor Roll (Fall 2015)
    • Phi Delta Phi – International Legal Honor Society
    • Co-Author, “An Empirical Examination of Societal Expectations of Privacy in the Digital Age of GPS, Cell Phone Towers, and Drones” Albany Law Journal of Science and Technology, I Issue, Volume 26.

    University of Tampa — B.S. Political Science, cum laude, 2014

    • Florida — 2018

    • Author, "Florida’s Property Insurance Reform: The Impact on Carriers and Insureds in the State of Florida," December 16, 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. Muniz: A Sword Against Whom?" October 2018

    Robert's News and Insights

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    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...

    Photo: Shutterstock/Jirsak
    12.15.2022
    Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

    Insurers Take Note: New Changes to Florida Law Mean Changes in Claims Handling & Roof Repairs in the Sunshine State

    In an effort to reduce litigation and improve communications between...

    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

    RumbrgerKirk honors all who have served in the U.S. Armed...

    09.12.2019
    Beyond the Bio

    BBQ and Bingo with the Vets

    Robert Barton honored our veterans at the VA Domiciliary in...

    07.01.2019
    Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

    Insurers Take Note: Florida’s New Assignment of Benefits Law

    The Florida Legislature passed House Bill 7065 (“HB 7065” or...

    10.03.2018
    Professional Liability

    Morris v. Muniz: A Sword Against Whom?

    Until recently, there had been confusion regarding the application of...

    09.28.2018
    Beyond the Bio

    Congratulations to our Newest Attorney: Robert Barton

    Robert Barton joins the Orlando office after working as a...

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