**Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart** was sworn in as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Florida on March 14, 2018, selected from 64 applicants. He graduated cum laude from Princeton University and cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He began his career as a law clerk to a U.S. District Judge in Pennsylvania, then spent six years in the Public Integrity Section of the U.S. Department of Justice before serving twelve years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in West Palm Beach, handling a wide range of criminal cases. **Education** - University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D. cum laude, 1987 - Princeton University, B.S. Civil Engineering cum laude, 1984 **Career** - U.S. Magistrate Judge, Southern District of Florida, 2018–present - Private practice (solo and co-chair, white collar crime group, national firm), 2008–2018 - Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida, West Palm Beach, 1996–2008 - Trial Attorney, Public Integrity Section, U.S. Department of Justice, 1988–1996 - Law Clerk, Hon. Norma L. Shapiro, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1987–1988
**Division:** West Palm Beach **Courthouse:** Paul G. Rogers Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 701 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 **Phone:** (561) 514-3710 **Chambers Staff** - Courtroom Deputy (criminal scheduling): (561) 803-3400
Judge Bruce E. Reinhart's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Counsel must attempt to resolve discovery disputes through direct communication before seeking court intervention.
Judge Bruce E. Reinhart's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Joint discovery memorandum (max 5 pages) required 48 hours before hearing.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Sanctions motions must be separate, state justifying rule/statute, and specify remedy.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Discovery objections must state if responsive materials are being withheld.
Parties may contact Judge Bruce E. Reinhart's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email reinhart@flsd.uscourts.gov. Discovery hearing requests must be sent via email to reinhart@flsd.uscourts.gov with specific subject line.
Yes. Judge Bruce E. Reinhart's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Junior lawyers (5 or fewer years) may have multiple attorneys argue.
Sanctions motions must be separate, state justifying rule/statute, and specify remedy.
Discovery objections must state if responsive materials are being withheld.
Sanctions imposed if party objects then claims no responsive documents exist.
Burden objections must state no search was conducted and explain why search would be unduly burdensome.
Boilerplate and general objections are prohibited and will be struck.
Boilerplate objections of 'vague, overly broad, or unduly burdensome' will be stricken.
Must seek clarification from opposing counsel before objecting on vagueness grounds.
If no clarification received, unilaterally define vague terms and respond accordingly.
Objections must specify whether overbroad means irrelevant or disproportionate.
Must confer in good faith to narrow scope before asserting objections for irrelevant, disproportionate, or burdensome requests.
Must respond to undisputed portions of discovery requests despite objections.
Generalized privilege objections must specify privilege type, communication details, and include privilege log or be deemed waived.
Non-privileged materials must be produced promptly even while preparing privilege log.
Counsel must attempt to resolve discovery disputes through direct communication before seeking court intervention.
Discovery motions cannot be filed until after attempting to resolve disputes through direct communication.
Discovery hearing requests must be sent via email to reinhart@flsd.uscourts.gov with specific subject line.
Discovery hearing request email must include two available afternoons within 7 business days and estimated hearing time.
Discovery hearing request email must be copied to all counsel and certify that opposing counsel's availability has been confirmed.
Joint discovery memorandum (max 5 pages) required 48 hours before hearing.
Junior lawyers (5 or fewer years) may have multiple attorneys argue.