How much does it cost to hire Robert for a insurance case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Robert offer a free consultation?

Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.

How long do insurance cases in Florida typically take?

Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Tampa?

Robert is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Robert will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Robert?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Robert accepting new insurance clients right now?

Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Robert P. Barton, Insurance Attorney in Tampa

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Robert P. Barton is an associate based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance and Product Liability. Robert has over 8 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association.

Based in: Tampa, FL
Experience: over 8 years
Known for: Insurance · Product Liability

Handles Insurance and Product Liability matters from Tampa, FL.
Over 8 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Robert P. Barton

Robert concentrates on insurance and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases in Tampa, Florida

Robert takes insurance matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Tampa, Florida

Robert takes product liability matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Robert P. Barton — Over 8 years of Florida insurance experience

Robert P. Barton is an associate based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance and Product Liability. Robert has over 8 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association.

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...

Photo: 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...

Photo: 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...

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...

Working with Robert on a insurance matter

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…

Who Robert represents

Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and product liability matters in Tampa and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Robert P. Barton's legal education and bar admissions

Stetson University College of Law
J.D. Editor · 2018
University of Tampa
B.S. Political · 2014

Jurisdictions

Robert's state bar admissions

Florida
2018 · ACTIVE

Robert studied at J.D. Editor in Stetson University College of Law and B.S. Political in University of Tampa.

Law school and academic background

Robert completed J.D. Editor in Stetson University College of Law and B.S. Political in University of Tampa. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Robert P. Barton's office in Tampa

Robert's primary office is at 100 North Tampa Street, Suite 2000, Tampa, FL, 33602. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association

100 North Tampa Street, Suite 2000

Tampa, FL 33602

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Hiring guide

How to hire Robert P. Barton — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Tampa, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Robert

Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Robert P. Barton

How much does it cost to hire Robert for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Florida typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Tampa?
Robert is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Robert will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Robert?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new insurance clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

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Insurance attorneys serving Tampa, Miami and Orlando in Florida

Robert handles insurance matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.

Robert P. Barton, Insurance Attorney in Tampa, Florida

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