Judge Robin L. Rosenberg — United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
District Judge
Practice notes for litigators appearing before Judge Rosenberg in the S.D. Fla.. Sourced from the judge's individual rules, standing orders, and chambers procedures published by the court.
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Civil Procedures
Division Note
All West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami matters assigned to Judge Rosenberg are heard in West Palm Beach at 701 Clematis Street, Courtroom 2.
Proposed Orders
Proposed orders are submitted in Microsoft Word format to Rosenberg@flsd.uscourts.gov. No CM/ECF attachment is required (in contrast with Judge Bloom).
Motions — Caption and First-Paragraph Rules
Every motion must include the word "Opposed" or "Unopposed" in the caption, placed under the case number.
The first paragraph of the motion must briefly summarize the parties' attempts to resolve the issue, setting forth the areas of agreement and the areas of disagreement.
These requirements apply to criminal motions as well — the procedures expressly state so.
Hearings
The court may schedule hearings sua sponte. Hearings run Monday through Friday beginning at 8:30 a.m. in 15-minute slots unless more time is needed.
Calendar Call
Calendar call is typically held on the Wednesday before the four-week trial period. Counsel may appear by telephone (instructions are in the trial-setting order). The four-week trial period is unusual among FL-SD district judges, who typically use a two-week trial period.
Status Conferences
Status conferences are typically held four to six weeks before trial. Counsel should be prepared to provide: anticipated trial length, witness count, and assessment of whether a settlement conference would be productive.
Procedures via Trial Order
Judge Rosenberg does not maintain a separate standing order with the clerk. Detailed procedures are posted in each case's trial-setting order. The court publishes sample orders so counsel can prepare in advance:
- Sample Trial Order: https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/Trial%20Order-RLR.pdf
- ADA Order of Requirements: https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/JudgeRosenberg-ADAOrderofReq.pdf
- FLSA Order of Requirements: https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/JudgeRosenberg-FLSAOrderofReq.pdf
Compliance Traps
- A motion missing "Opposed" or "Unopposed" in the caption is a specific deficiency Judge Rosenberg calls out.
- A motion missing the conferral summary in the first paragraph is noncompliant.
- The four-week trial period (vs. two-week for most FL-SD judges) affects scheduling math — read the trial order carefully on assignment.
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