Sarah Burke
Hiring Partner | Tampa
sburke@butler.legal
813-281-1900
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When Sarah Burke takes a case, clients reap the benefits of her ability to save them time and money. A Partner in the Tampa office, Sarah practices in defense of First-Party Property Insurance Coverage and Extra-Contractual matters. Her genuine interests are client-centric, as was evident when she provided pre-suit legal analysis of a novel and complex, multi-million dollar commercial, multi-layer policy. Her thorough research of the application of hurricane deductible and rigorous analysis of Extra Expense prevented costly litigation of the claim and suit. Her clients appreciate her responsive and tenacious nature, which is why she was selected to join a defense team handling Assignment of Benefits cases that ultimately resulted in a successful District Court of Appeal decision.
Sarah gets to the heart of the matter by building great client relationships. Years of traveling and living in different cities has exposed her to different cultures and people from all walks of life. Each experience has provided her with a new world perspective, enabling Sarah to read her opponents and strategically negotiate for a favorable result. Clients know that they can depend on Sarah’s genuine interest in their case, and she is always conscientious of her client’s expenses and needs.
A dynamic author, Sarah has contributed to the American Bar Association’s annual Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal on the topic of Business Interruption/Civil Authority. Sarah is also actively involved in the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB) and holds a leadership position on the organization’s Affiliate Board. She is also the Firm liaison for PLRB and coordinates all speaking and attendance decisions for Butler.
With a strong passion for helping others, Sarah eagerly volunteered to serve on the Firm’s Community Service Committee. As a member, Sarah helps in making important community outreach decisions regarding events and funding initiatives that greatly impact those in need. Outside of the Firm, she directs her efforts towards the Humane Society of Tampa Bay where she volunteers walking and socializing the animals so that they can have the best chance at finding loving homes. She also provides donations to help the facility care for the many animals in the shelter.
Admissions
- Florida
- New York
Education
- Emory University
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - University of Florida, Levin College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Media
Butler At Stetson University College of Law Job Fair
On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Managing Partner Scott Katz, Hiring Partner Sarah Burke, and Law Clerk Joseph Kim attended the Stetson University College of Law Job Fair where they engaged with students and shared valuable information for their professional careers. We wish to thank all of our friends at Stetson for their warm hospitality. [modula id="10821"]...
Butler Presents the Insurance Law Book Award for 2023
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP proudly sponsored the Insurance Law Book Award for 2022-23 at Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida. This award is given to the student who received the highest grade in the class, and who is deemed the course’s most outstanding student. Stetson University College of Law student Kaitlyn Harrison received the Insurance Law Book Award fr...
Butler Presents at the Stetson University College of Law
Managing Partner Scott Katz and Tampa Partner Sarah Burke gave two presentations at the Stetson University College of Law on October 27, 2022. Sarah spoke at Stetson’s Insurance Law Association’s “Lunch and Learn.” Her topic was “First Party Property Insurance” and focused on standard homeowners coverage issues in Florida. Afterwards, Scott Katz was the guest lecturer in Professor P...
Litigating Tile Roof Claims
Hurricane Irma’s landfall in Florida produced an avalanche of property insurance claims throughout the state, the majority of which involved reported damage to roofs. Though many of these claims were legitimate, enterprising public adjusters, contractors, and other policyholder advocates presented claims for wind-damaged roofs when, in fact, no such damage existed. Predictably, these claims ...
Hurricane Ian Webinar Series Episode 2 – Litigating Tile Roof Claims
Our latest webinar series will inform you on issues that may arise during adjustment of Hurricane Ian claims. In the second part of this series, Partner Sarah Burke and Senior Associate Gray Kelly, along with Rimkus' Paul Marsenison, will provide a discussion on ways to navigate tile roof claims and avoid potential pitfalls. Learn the real truths versus the common myths of tile roof damages and r...
