LOCAL RULES LAWYERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT, MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA SOLICITS PROPOSALS FOR NEW OR REVISED LOCAL RULES
(Posted: 8/21/2025)
The Local Rules Lawyers' Advisory Committee for the United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida, invites interested parties, including members of the Bar and Court employees, to submit their suggestions, comments, and proposals for proposed new Local Rules or revisions to the current Local Rules. Suggestions should be submitted no later than October 3, 2025.
Click HERE to submit recommendations to the Committee.
JUDICIAL LAW CLERK POSITION SUPPORTING THE HON. CATHERINE PEEK MCEWEN, ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 25-12
(Posted: 8/18/2025)
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida is seeking applicants for a Judicial Law Clerk position with the Honorable Catherine Peek McEwen in the Tampa Division. This is a one-year term law clerk position beginning September 17, 2025, subject to renewal for a second year, and has a ninety-day probationary period. In addition, the position has the possibility of converting to a career law clerk position in the future. Please review the posting for application procedures.
Click HERE for full position announcement.
AMENDMENTS TO LOCAL RULES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 15, 2025
(Posted: 8/15/2025)
The Bankruptcy Judges of the Middle District of Florida have approved amendments to the Local Rules, effective August 15, 2025.
Click HERE to view a memorandum from Judge Lori V. Vaughan summarizing the changes. Please Note: Amended
Local Rule 4001-1 requires that motions to extend and motions to impose the automatic stay must be filed using the Court's mandatory form.
Click HERE to see the Amended Local Rules.
Click HERE to see the mandatory form motion to extend or impose the automatic stay.