Judge Enjoliqué A. Lett's formatting rule includes file format paper. Electronic devices are prohibited in federal courthouses except for specified categories.
The rule requires certificate of conference. Parties must confer in good faith and certify efforts before discovery hearing.
The rule requires certificate of completion. All discovery must be completed before discovery cutoff.
Parties may contact Judge Enjoliqué A. Lett's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. Email demands same day are insufficient for conferral obligations.
Requests should be made at least 28 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Enjoliqué A. Lett. Discovery disputes must be raised within 28-day window (plus 7-day extension).
Yes. Judge Enjoliqué A. Lett's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Junior lawyers (5 years or less) may argue with multiple attorneys if notified in advance.
Electronic devices are prohibited in federal courthouses except for specified categories.
Written judge authorization required for specific electronic device access.
Federal courthouse employees with valid ID exempt from device restrictions.
Federal prosecutor/public defender/bankruptcy trustee staff with valid ID exempt.
Law enforcement officers with valid ID and official business exempt.
Attorneys with valid Florida Bar ID or pro hac vice order exempt.
Jurors and witnesses with subpoenas may bring phones and e-readers.
News reporters may bring devices with written agreement restricting use to text mode only.
Parties must confer in good faith and certify efforts before discovery hearing.
Email demands same day are insufficient for conferral obligations.
Parties must discuss each discovery request/objection during conferral.
Discovery disputes must be raised within 28-day window (plus 7-day extension).
All discovery must be completed before discovery cutoff.
Notify chambers via email to cancel discovery hearing if all issues resolved.
Email chambers with specific resolved discovery issues if partial resolution.
File joint motion with proposed order and email Word version to chambers.
Court will not enter agreed orders for discovery extensions or unargued agreements.
Court may impose sanctions for improper discovery conduct under Rule 37.
Junior lawyers (5 years or less) may argue with multiple attorneys if notified in advance.
Relevance/proportionality objections must include specific explanations.
Conclusory and boilerplate objections are prohibited.