Judge Bryan A. Feigenbaum
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- No Later Than 3 Business Days Before Evidentiary Proceeding
Exhibits
- Email • Five Days Before Hearing
Filings > 50 pages
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Chambers
Clerk
Phone
Chambers
Fax
Chambers
Document Format Requirements6 rules
Format: Proposed orders should be submitted in Microsoft Word format using the Court’s division email address: division82@circuit7.org. PDF orders will not be accepted.
- Proposed order
Formatting
- •PDF orders will not be accepted
Any voluminous exhibits (over 50 pages total) must be printed and delivered to the Court’s chambers in lieu of emailing.
- More than 50 pages
Formatting
- •Voluminous exhibits must be printed
The Court will not accept texts, photos, or videos that are only available on a cell phone, tablet, or laptop. You must print off copies of texts or photos. You must save videos to a flash drive.
Formatting
- •Copies of texts or photos must be printed
Original exhibits must be kept by the party offering the exhibit and brought in paper format to the trial or hearing.
- File type
- Paper
- Exhibits
Original exhibits should not be filed before the hearing; exhibits are to be presented to the Court at the trial or hearing.
Court's wording
Format: A document filed with the Clerk of Court is not an exhibit. The Court must accept your exhibits at a trial or hearing. No original exhibits should be filed before the hearing with the Clerk of Court or the Court.
PDF/a format or Word document is preferred, if submitted electronically. Binders are preferred, if submitted in paper format.
Formatting
- •PDF/a format or Word document is preferred for electronic submissions
- •Binders are preferred for paper submissions
Document Filing Requirements8 rules
A notice of hearing must identify the case, hearing details and matters, presiding judge, and time reserved.
- Document
- Notice of hearing
Must include
- •Case number
Court's wording
A notice of hearing must include the following minimum information: the case style including case number; the date, time, and location of the hearing; the matter(s) to be heard including docket number or filing date of each motion; the judge presiding over the hearing; and the amount of time reserved for the hearing.
All notices of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
A notice of hearing involving any remote appearance must list the Zoom meeting information.
If you are unable to attend court in the manner listed on your notice, please file a motion with the Clerk of Court stating why you need a different arrangement and email the motion to sfarmer@circuit7.org in advance of the hearing.
If you are sending in a proposed ex-parte order compelling the production of discovery, you must comply with Administrative Order CV-2022-004-SC which requires written notice to the opposing party giving 10 days to provide discovery and attaching that notice to the motion to compel.
A party seeking an emergency hearing must file a detailed motion stating the issues, why an emergency hearing is necessary, and the time needed for each party’s presentation.
Court's wording
If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: (1) the issues to be resolved, (2) the reasons why an emergency hearing is necessary, and (3) the amount of time needed for each party’s presentation.
Agreed Orders: If the proposed order is agreed, the email should indicate agreement and the title of the order should be “Agreed Order…” or “Unopposed Order…”
Please do not submit the same order multiple times.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Submit proposed orders within 10 days after a hearing unless the Court instructs otherwise.
Proposed orders must be submitted within 10 days after any hearing, unless otherwise instructed by the Court.
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The Court welcomes additional memoranda or legal authorities filed at least three business days before the hearing.
The Court welcomes the filing of additional memoranda of law or copies of legal authority (statutes, regulations, case law) the parties desire for the Court to review at least three (3) business days before the hearing.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
A notice of cancellation must be filed and served immediately on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
You must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
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A copy of the additional materials must be sent to all opposing parties at the same time.
A copy must be sent to all opposing parties simultaneously.
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The scheduling party must file and serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served by the party scheduling the hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies for an evidentiary proceeding must reach the court no later than three business days beforehand.
Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than three (3) business days before any evidentiary proceeding.
Page 6 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Exhibits exceeding 50 pages total must be printed and delivered to chambers instead of emailed.
Any voluminous exhibits (over 50 pages total) must be printed and delivered to the Court’s chambers in lieu of emailing.
Page 7 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
Courtesy copies of case law are optional and may be submitted for any proceeding.
Courtesy copies of case law are never required but may be submitted to the Court for any proceeding.
Page 6 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Courtesy copies may be submitted by email, mail, or hand delivery.
E-mail to sfarmer@circuit7.org, mail, or hand delivery of courtesy copies is acceptable.
Page 6 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Parties may email exhibit courtesy copies to the Judicial Assistant five days before the hearing.
Parties may submit courtesy copies of any exhibits five (5) days before the hearing with the Court by emailing them to Judicial Assistant Sharon Farmer at sfarmer@circuit7.org.
Page 7 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Whenever possible, parties should contact the opposing party before filing or upon receiving a motion to explore whether the dispute can be resolved.
Parties should, whenever possible, contact the opposing party before filing or upon receiving a motion to determine if the matter can be resolved in whole or in part.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.
Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.
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Chambers Communication Rules
To cancel a hearing, notify the Judicial Assistant immediately by email at sfarmer@circuit7.org.
You must cancel hearings by notifying the Judicial Assistant immediately by e-mail to sfarmer@circuit7.org.
Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
The motion requesting a different appearance arrangement must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant before the hearing.
If you are unable to attend court in the manner listed on your notice, please file a motion with the Clerk of Court stating why you need a different arrangement and email the motion to sfarmer@circuit7.org in advance of the hearing.
Page 4 | C. Remote Appearance
Emails to the judicial office should identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
The subject line of emails should contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2025 102800 COCI – Smith v. Jones – copy of case law for hearing).
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Direct communications with the judge are prohibited.
Direct communications with the judge are not allowed.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Communications to the judicial office must be sent by email to Judicial Assistant Sharon Farmer.
All communications to the judicial office must be made to the Judicial Assistant Sharon Farmer by e-mail to sfarmer@circuit7.org.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is legally authorized to be ex parte.
All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Hearing-request emails must include the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2025 102800 COCI – Smith v. Jones – 30 Minute Summary Judgment Hearing Requested).
Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
The Court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.
Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the Court.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Request hearings by emailing Judicial Assistant Sharon Farmer.
Hearings may be requested by contacting Judicial Assistant Sharon Farmer by e-mail to sfarmer@circuit7.org.
Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
The Division 82 email may be used only to submit proposed orders; replies, forwards, and other pleadings or requests are not allowed.
The Division 82 email is solely for the purpose of submitting proposed orders. It does not allow for a reply and/or forward. Do not submit other pleadings or requests via this division email address.
Page 5 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
After filing an emergency motion, contact the Judicial Assistant by phone to schedule a hearing.
After filing the emergency motion, a party should contact the Judicial Assistant to schedule a hearing by calling 386-257-6058.
Page 6 | F. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters
If you are not able to attend the session set for you, we will need a written explanation. This can be sent by email to clerk@clerk.org (mailing and fax info listed below). The judge will review and either reset you to another Zoom session or, if you are unable to do Zoom, an in-person session.
If you are not able to attend the session set for you, we will need a written explanation. This can be sent by email to clerk@clerk.org (mailing and fax info listed below). The judge will review and either reset you to another Zoom session or, if you are unable to do Zoom, an in-person session.
Civil cases
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Phone calls are preferred for setting hearings.
Phone calls are preferred for setting hearings.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
The Court responds to emails in the order received.
Responses to e-mails will be given in the order in which the e-mails are received.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
If a proposed order has not been entered within a reasonable time, its status may be requested by emailing the Judicial Assistant.
If you have submitted a proposed order and it has not been entered within a reasonable time, you may inquire regarding the status by emailing Judicial Assistant Sharon Farmer at sfarmer@circuit7.org.
Page 6 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Questions about the instructions may be directed to the division by email or phone.
If you have any questions regarding these instructions, please email division80@circuit7.org or call 386-257-6074.
Civil cases
Page 2 | ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS
The fax number for Judge Feigenbaum’s docket is (386) 248-8136.
The fax number for Judge Feigenbaum’s docket is (386) 248-8136.
Civil cases
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