The Honorable Thomas N. Palermo — Judicial Procedures
Circuit 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
A. UMCs, 15- and 30-minute hearings: Set through JAWSUMCs, 15 and 30-minute hearings are to be set by attorneys through JAWS. Pro se litigants may email the JA at divisionb@fljud13.org for hearing …
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Unless specifically requested, we will not accept hearing binders. Please do not submit any hearing binders or other documents to Chambers. If you have the capability to submit your briefs with emb…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Zoom Information: Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91757641087 Zoom Meeting ID: 917 5764 1087No Password is RequiredA. UMCs, 15-minute, and 30-minute hearings: ZoomSo long as hearings are not evidentia…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Proposed Orders
Proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.Proposed orders following a hearing should be submitted within 5 days, but may be submitted within 10 days…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Special Set Hearings
ALL PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCES WILL BE HELD IN PERSON IN COURTROOM #501The attorneys for all parties are directed to meet by agreement initiated by counsel for the Plaintiff, no later than 10 days befor…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Cancellations
If you no longer need your hearing time, please send a notice of cancellation to the Court’s Judicial Assistant within 24 hours by email to divisionb@fljud13.org. Court-ordered hearings may not be …
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Other
Litigation by emailing chambers is absolutely prohibited. All relief must be sought by motion or stipulation. Parties who seek any form of relief by emailing chambers—other than for administrative …
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Ann Mynatt
JA Email
Divisionb@fljud13.orgPhone
(813) 272-6990Courtroom
Courtroom 501
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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