Procedures verified June 25, 2026
Magistrate Judge Ryon M. McCabe -- United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
Paul G. Rogers Federal Building and United States Courthouse, 701 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Key Traps — Where Counsel Gets Caught
- 1. - Electronic equipment: file motion requesting permission to bring cell phones/laptops; contact Courtroom Deputy Mary-Yves Etienne for AV needs.
- 2. - Parties encouraged to continue pursuing resolution even after hearing is scheduled; may contact chambers jointly to report full or partial resolution and avoid unnecessary hearing time.
Quick Reference
| Topic | Rule |
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| Chambers Copies | Conditional |
Procedural Briefing by Motion Type
S.D. Fla. · Standing Orders
Procedural Requirements
Key Traps
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Before You File
Pre-Motion Conference
Good-faith conferral required (in-person, phone, or Zoom; email alone insufficient) before filing any discovery motion. File motion after conferral. [fl-sd-mj-mccabe — pre_motion_procedure]
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At Filing
Chambers Copies
Conditional
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Before the Hearing
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Background Rules
Discovery Dispute Procedure District-default
Model C -- Traditional. Confer first (in-person, phone, or Zoom; email alone insufficient), then file motion. Motion limited to 5 pages (purpose is to frame issues, not argue extensively); must attach all relevant exhibits (discovery demands and responses). Response limited to 5 pages within 5 business days; no reply permitted. Court decides whether to hold a hearing. Parties encouraged to continue pursuing resolution even after hearing is scheduled; may contact chambers jointly to report full or partial resolution. [McCabe Sample Discovery Procedures Order]
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AI & Style Preferences
Additional Notes
Sources: Judge McCabe's chambers page (4 tabs) and Sample Discovery Procedures Order PDF. West Palm Beach division. Model C. Zoom conferral explicitly accepted (unlike some FL-SD magistrates). Courtroom Deputy: Mary-Yves Etienne (contact for A/V equipment needs).
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