Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Palm Beach County Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives
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Rules encouraging junior lawyer participation in oral arguments and court proceedings. This page is scoped to Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Palm Beach County; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
The Court encourages argument opportunities for less-experienced lawyers, asks lead counsel to identify an attorney with seven or fewer years of experience before the hearing, and permits multiple lawyers to argue an issue when a less-experienced lawyer is presenting.
Judge Bell has a strong commitment to supporting the development of our next generation of lawyers. The Court encourages parties and senior attorneys to allow less-experienced practitioners the opportunity to argue in court. Lead Counsel should advise the Court prior to the beginning of a hearing if a lawyer of seven (7) or fewer years of experience will be arguing a matter. Ordinarily, only one lawyer for each party may argue at a hearing. In the event a less experienced lawyer is presenting, the Court will allow multiple lawyers to argue on an issue.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Civil cases
Ordinarily one lawyer per party may argue a discovery hearing, but a party should notify the court before the hearing if an attorney with three or fewer years of experience will argue, in which case multiple lawyers or additional hearing time may be allowed.
Ordinarily, only one lawyer for each party may argue at the discovery hearing. Nevertheless, the Court has a Page 5 of 6 ===== PAGE 6 ===== strong commitment to supporting the development of inexperienced lawyers. The Court encourages parties and experienced, seasoned attorneys to allow less-experienced practitioners the opportunity to argue in court. A party should advise the Court prior to the beginning of the hearing if a lawyer of 3 or fewer years of experience will be arguing the matter. In that event, the Court will allow multiple lawyers to argue on behalf of that party or additional hearing time if available.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Civil cases
The court encourages participation by less-experienced lawyers and instructs a party to give advance notice when a lawyer with three or fewer years of experience will argue, in which case multiple lawyers may argue for that party.
**B. Encouraging Participation by Less-Experienced Lawyers:** Ordinarily, only one lawyer for each party may argue at the discovery hearing. Nevertheless, the Court has a strong commitment to supporting the development of our next generation of lawyers. The Court encourages parties and experienced, seasoned attorneys to allow less-experienced practitioners the opportunity to argue in court. A party should advise the Court prior to the beginning of the hearing if a lawyer of 3 or fewer years of experience will be arguing the matter. In that event, the Court will allow multiple lawyers to argue on behalf of that party.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Lead counsel should identify an attorney with seven or fewer years of experience before a hearing, and the Court permits multiple lawyers to argue an issue when a less-experienced lawyer is presenting.
Judge Curley has a strong commitment to supporting the development of our next generation of lawyers. The Court encourages parties and senior attorneys to allow less-experienced practitioners the opportunity to argue in court. Lead counsel should advise the Court prior to the beginning of a hearing if a lawyer of seven (7) or fewer years of experience will be arguing a matter. Ordinarily, only one lawyer for each party may argue at a hearing. In the event a less-experienced lawyer is presenting, the Court will allow multiple lawyers to argue on an issue.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Civil cases
Ordinarily one lawyer per party may argue at a discovery hearing, but the court will allow multiple lawyers when a lawyer with three or fewer years of experience is participating, provided the party gives advance notice.
Ordinarily, only one lawyer for each party may argue at the discovery hearing. Nevertheless, the Court has a strong commitment to supporting the development of our next generation of lawyers. The Court encourages parties and experienced, seasoned attorneys to allow less-experienced practitioners the opportunity to argue in court. A party should advise the Court prior to the beginning of the hearing if a lawyer of 3 or fewer years of experience will be arguing the matter. In that event, the Court will allow multiple lawyers to argue on behalf of that party.
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The Court encourages new or inexperienced attorneys to use this as an opportunity to get comfortable with working in the courtroom and in person with the Court.
Summary: The Court encourages new or inexperienced attorneys to use UMC hearings to gain courtroom experience.
Does Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Palm Beach County encourage junior lawyer participation?
Yes. Judge Carolyn Bell's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. The Court encourages argument opportunities for less-experienced lawyers, asks lead counsel to identify an attorney with seven or fewer years of experience before the hearing, and permits multiple lawyers to argue an issue when a less-experienced lawyer is presenting.
Yes. Judge G. Joseph Curley's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Lead counsel should identify an attorney with seven or fewer years of experience before a hearing, and the Court permits multiple lawyers to argue an issue when a less-experienced lawyer is presenting.
Yes. Judge Danielle Sherriff's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Ordinarily one lawyer per party may argue a discovery hearing, but a party should notify the court before the hearing if an attorney with three or fewer years of experience will argue, in which case multiple lawyers or additional hearing time may be allowed.
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