**Magistrate Judge Ellen Frances D'Angelo** was sworn in as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Florida on October 8, 2024. She brings extensive litigation experience from her tenure as an Assistant United States Attorney in both the Southern District of Florida and the District of Columbia, as well as prior work in commercial litigation and electronic discovery at Venable LLP in New York. She clerked for two federal judges early in her career. **Education** - Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 2009 - University of Virginia, B.A., 2006 **Career** - U.S. Magistrate Judge, Southern District of Florida, 2024–present - Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida and District of Columbia - Commercial litigation associate (electronic discovery), Venable LLP, New York - Law Clerk, Hon. Andrew L. Carter, Jr., U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York - Law Clerk, Hon. John C. Yoder, West Virginia state court
**Division:** Miami **Courthouse:** James Lawrence King Federal Justice Building, 99 N.E. Fourth Street, 10th Floor, Miami, Florida 33132 **Phone:** (305) 523-5150 **Chambers Staff** - Courtroom Deputy: Anabel Rodriguez, (305) 523-5155 - Law Clerk (even terminal digits): (305) 523-5151 - Law Clerk (odd terminal digits): (305) 523-5152
The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Parties must confer in good faith before seeking discovery relief, with at least one personal communication (in person, videoconference, or telephone).
Judge Ellen Frances D'Angelo's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Discovery motions limited to 5 pages and must include certificate of good faith efforts.
The rule requires certificate of conference. Discovery motions must include certificate of good faith efforts to resolve dispute.
Yes. Judge Ellen Frances D'Angelo's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Junior lawyers (5 years or less experience) may argue with multiple attorneys if notified in advance.
Parties must confer in good faith before seeking discovery relief, with at least one personal communication (in person, videoconference, or telephone).
Discovery motions limited to 5 pages and must include certificate of good faith efforts.
Discovery motions must include certificate of good faith efforts to resolve dispute.
Non-compliant discovery motions will be stricken from the docket.
Junior lawyers (5 years or less experience) may argue with multiple attorneys if notified in advance.