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January 28, 2021
Bankruptcy filings fell sharply for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2020, despite a significant surge in unemployment related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). [Read more]
November 2, 2020
Despite continued high unemployment related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, personal and business bankruptcy filings fell 21.1 percent for the 12-month period ending Sept. 30, 2020, according to statistics released by the Administrative...
September 17, 2020
RFQ Number/Name:   BPR2020/00118 – MIA Exec Suite Cyclical Maint Request Date:              September 17, 2020 Introduction The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida, located at the Clyde C. Atkins U.S. Courthouse 301 N. Miami Ave...
August 17, 2020
SOLICITATION NOTICE FOR REMODELING RFQ Number/Name: BPR2020/00092 – FTL SMG Galley Remodel Request Date: August 17, 2020 Introduction The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida, located at the U.S. Federal Courthouse 299 E. Broward Blvd...
August 17, 2020
SOLICITATION NOTICE FOR REMODELING RFQ Number/Name:   BPR2020/00095 – MIA RAM Chambers Remodel   Request Date:              August 17, 2020 Introduction The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida, located at the Clyde C. Atkins U.S....
August 10, 2020
SOLICITATION NOTICE FOR REMODELING RFQ Number/Name: BPR2020/00091 – FTL PDR Chamber & Courtroom Lighting Request Date: August 10, 2020 Introduction The United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida, is seeking...
July 29, 2020
Despite a sharp rise in unemployment related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, personal and business bankruptcy filings fell 11.8 percent for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2020, according to statistics released by the Administrative...
May 19, 2020
SOLICITATION NOTICE FOR REMODELING RFQ #BPR2020/00076 – FTL PDR Chamber Remodel   RFQ Number/Name:   BPR2020/00076 – FTL PDR Chamber Remodel  Request Date:              May 20, 2020 The United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida,...
May 6, 2020
Bankruptcy filings fell by 1.1 percent for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2020, compared with the year ending March 31, 2019. According to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, the March 2020 annual bankruptcy...
March 13, 2020
Updated Public Notice Regarding Status of Bankruptcy Court Operations During COVID-19 Outbreak [3/20/2020] Entry of Administrative Order 2020-06 Re: (I) Suspension of Local Rule 5005-4(C) and (II) Establishment of Procedures for Admission of Direct...
January 28, 2020
Bankruptcy filings increased slightly for the 12-month period ending Dec. 31, 2019, compared with cases for the year ending Dec. 31, 2018, according to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.  It was the second straight...
October 31, 2019
See Public Notice and Application for more information.  Applications MUST be received no later than December 2, 2019.
October 31, 2019
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has reappointed Chief Bankruptcy Judge Laurel M. Isicoff for a second fourteen-year term as a Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Florida.  Judge Isicoff has served on the...
October 29, 2019
Bankruptcy filings increased by 0.4 percent for the 12-month period ending Sept. 30, 2019, compared with cases for the year ending Sept. 30, 2018.  Annual bankruptcy filings totaled 776,674, compared with 773,375 cases in the previous year ending in...
October 17, 2019
Deadline to submit comment is November 13, 2019.  Click [HERE] for more details.
August 19, 2019
On August 19, 2019, the Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Civil Rules published proposed amendments to their respective rules and forms and requested that the proposals be circulated to the bar and public for...
June 27, 2019
Interested parties can find additional information and apply for membership.  Applications are due by July 26, 2019.
June 10, 2019
Please submit comments to Mr. James P Gerstenlauer, Circuit Executive, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, 56 Forsyth Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303, no later than July 22, 2019. Reappointment of Chief Bankruptcy Judge Laurel Myerson Isicoff, United...
April 23, 2019
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January 29, 2019
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October 31, 2018
New Bankruptcy Cases Fall 2.2 Percent
October 23, 2018
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October 22, 2018
Celebrate Pro Bono - October 21-27, 2018
October 19, 2018
Public Notice by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals concerning the reappointment of Judge Catherine Peek McEwen. Please submit comments to Mr. James P. Gerstenlauer, Circuit Executive, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, 56 Forsyth Street, NW,...
August 27, 2018
Notice of New Miscellaneous Fee
August 10, 2018
Notice of Amendments to this Court's "Guidelines for Fee Applications for Professionals in the Southern District of Florida in Bankruptcy Cases"  (Effective September 1, 2018).
August 2, 2018
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August 1, 2018
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July 24, 2018
June 2018 Bankruptcy Filings Fall 2.6 Percent
July 5, 2018
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has reappointed Robert A. Mark for another fourteen year term as a Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Florida.  Judge Mark has served on the bench since November...
June 12, 2018
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida is seeking a Court Administrator-Clerk of Court.
April 26, 2018
Bankruptcy Filings Continue to Decline
April 12, 2018
Amendment to Membership of Standing Bankruptcy Lawyers Advisory Committee
February 20, 2018
Public Notice by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals concerning the reappointment of Judge Robert A Mark. Please submit comments to Mr. James P. Gerstenlauer, Circuit Executive, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, 56 Forsyth Street, NW, Atlanta, GA...
January 23, 2018
Judge Paul G. Hyman, Jr. has consented to serve as a recalled bankruptcy judge in the Southern District of Florida pursuant to the regulations promulgated by the Judicial Conference of the United States and the rules adopted by the Eleventh Circuit...
October 11, 2017
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June 20, 2017
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit announces the reappointment of Judge Roberta A. Colton, United States Bankruptcy Judge in the Middle District of Florida. Click to view announcement.
May 26, 2017
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit announces the availability of a bankruptcy judgeship in the Southern District of Florida located in West Palm Beach.
February 24, 2017
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit seeks applications from all highly qualified candidates for a fourteen-year appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the MIddle District of Alabama at Montgomery. Applications must...
February 19, 2016
Judge Laurel M. Isicoff has asked the Federal Judicial Center (FJC) to distribute a survey to members of the Bar to assess her performance. Judge Isicoff’s participation in this program is voluntary and reflects her desire to provide the highest...
December 15, 2015
The Southern District of Florida Pro Bono Bankruptcy Summit to be held on Thursday, January 7, 2016.
January 2, 2014
For more information refer to District Court's Attorney Admission Renewal Fee.