Hon. William H., III Burgess — 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
Schedule hearings lasting less than one day in JAWS.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
No motion, order, or notice is required for the court to appear at hearings via Zoom; parties must appear, follow courtroom etiquette, and use accurate party names on the Zoom screen.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
Be on time and immediately forward hearing-time cancellations from JAWS.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
Email all Section22 case inquiries to the court’s designated email address.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit case law, exhibits, and trial books for the judge’s review five business days before the hearing; provide organized hard copies, and notebooks are not required.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Do not submit arguments, competing order issues, or ex parte communications by email.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Arrange for use of technology before the first day of trial by calling the Sixth Circuit’s IT Department.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Kelly Dolan
Phone
(727)582-7200Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
August 9, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
Official court pageDivision procedures pageOther Pinellas County judges
- Hon. Aaron HubbardCircuit Civil
- Hon. Amy M. WilliamsCircuit Civil
- Hon. Benjamin S. ThomasCircuit Civil
- Hon. Brett SzematowiczCounty Civil
- Hon. Brian GnageCircuit Civil
- Hon. Cathy McKytonCounty Civil
