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.

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. Muniz: 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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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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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...

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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

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...