The Honorable Adam L. Bantner — Judicial Procedures
County Civil
Quick operational summary based on publicly available court procedure materials. Always verify with the official court source before relying on this information.
Quick Rules
UMC / Motion Calendar
Jury Trial And Non-jury Trial WeeksThe Court has designated weeks throughout the year for jury trials and non-jury trials. Parties scheduling either non-jury or jury trials must also schedule the d…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Zoom/Telephonic appearances at in-person hearings are generally disfavored. Should a party request the use of communication technology for the appearance of counsel, presentation of testimony, or a…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Proposed Orders
Submitting OrdersAttorneys should submit and upload proposed orders (in pdf format) to the Court for review via the e-filing portal.Please submit proposed orders to the Court within one (1) week of…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Whoever appears for a party must have full authority to settle for all amounts from zero to the amount of the claim without further consultation. Failure to comply may result in the imposition of s…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Cancellations
A motion must be filed with the Clerk of Court before setting the matter for hearing in JAWS. The movant must confer with the opposing party in good faith, pursuant to Rule 1.202(a), Fla.R.Civ.P., …
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Other
Please dress in business attire for court appearances. The Court is not the fashion police. However, at a minimum, a jacket and tie are expected for male lawyers and professional attire for female …
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Suzanne Flowers
JA Email
civdivm@fljud13.orgPhone
(813) 272-5353Courtroom
Courtroom 41
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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