Marta King

Marta King is an attorney at Butler practicing insurance defense with a focus on first-party property. Marta assists domestic and international carriers in resolving homeowner’s insurance disputes. Marta routinely litigates cases involving property losses caused by hurricanes, plumbing failures, and bad-faith issues. She sets a clear case resolution strategy at the outset, helping her clients pursue those goals efficiently to the completion of the case.

Marta is an avid court ally and is passionate about bringing her clients’ side to life. Her practice keeps her abreast of emerging litigation trends, equipping her to deliver insightful and business-savvy legal counsel that consistently adds value to her clients. Before making Tampa her home, Marta gained invaluable experience working in the United Kingdom, where she handled subrogation claims. She assisted cargo insurers worldwide in the settlement of cargo claims. She also assisted carriers through major casualties, including general average and salvage claims.

Overall, Marta has served in the insurance claims sector for over a decade. She brings a unique perspective with her diverse legal background and experience. Marta studied law and insurance in four countries. She earned her first law degree, magna cum laude, in Panama. Following that, she earned the title of Master of Laws at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom. Marta then pursued a second law degree in the U.S. at Thomas Cooley Law School, where she again excelled academically, earning the highest grade in 14 law subjects. Notably, Marta is still licensed to practice law in Panama.