Brent Hartman

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Brent Hartman: Attorney with Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association

Biography

Brent Hartman focuses his practice in the areas of warranty and casualty litigation. He represents automotive manufacturers in all phases of litigation involving Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and Florida Lemon Law including arbitration before the Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board and in lawsuits throughout the state. Brent also represents clients in casualty litigation defending companies against premises liability and auto accident claims.

Brent participated in the 2012 RumbergerKirk Summer Associate Program.

Prior to starting his legal career, Brent spent six years working for college basketball teams. He was a student manager for four years at the University of Maryland, including the 2004 ACC Champions. He then worked as a graduate assistant basketball coach for two years at Tulane University.

Community

•City of Gainesville Development Review Board
•Chair, 2022-Present
•Member of seven person board responsible for reviewing and rendering decisions on plans submitted for review pursuant to Gainesville Code of Ordinances
•Alachua County Value Adjustment Board

Vice Chair

Articles & Presentations

•Author, “What Constitutes Spoliation of Video Evidence?”

Brent's News and Insights

05.06.2025
Casualty Litigation

What Constitutes Spoliation of Video Evidence?

On March 12, 2025, in the lawsuit Wal Mart Stores...

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02.21.2025
Firm News

RumbergerKirk Secures Defense Verdict in Florida Trucking Accident Case

RumbergerKirk attorneys obtained a defense verdict in a trucking accident...

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Warranty and Lemon Law
  • Trucking
  • Casualty Litigation
  • Transportation
  • Motor Vehicles

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Dean's List - Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013; Teaching Assistant for Legal Research & Writing and Appellate Advocacy courses; University of Maryland, College Park, B.A., History, 2006; Phi Beta Kappa, Honors College Citation; Student Manager for Men's Basketball Team, 2002-2006
Law School Attended:
University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2013
Year of First Admission:
2013
Admission:
2013, Florida; U.S. District Courts of Florida (Middle, Southern)
Memberships:

Professional

•The Florida Bar Association
•Florida Bar Leadership Academy, Class IX, 2021-2022 Law Related Education Committee, 2022-Present
•Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association
•Law Student Mentoring Program, 2019-Present
•Charity Golf Tournament Committee, 2020-Present

Languages:
English
Reported Cases:
Notable Cases: Huntley v. Jose (October 2025): Admitted liability case in which Plaintiff asked the jury for $3.4 million. The jury awarded a net verdict of $55,421, after which RumbergerKirk filed motions for attorneys' fees, setoffs and remittitur.; Ary v. Gomez Orantes and Bonus Transportation Inc. (February 2025): The plaintiff claimed neck and back injuries from a rear-end collision that occurred on August 17, 2022. Plaintiff's counsel asked the jury to award just under $1 million in damages. The trial team led by partner Joe Metzger overcame Florida law's presumption of negligence against a rear-end driver and convinced the Polk County jury there was no negligence on the part of the defendant driver.;:
ISLN:
922669027

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Location

  • Orlando, FL
    Lincoln Plaza, Suite 1400 , 300 South Orange Avenue , P.O. Box 1873
    Orlando, FL 32801

    407-872-7300 Phone
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www.rumberger.com/people/bhartman

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