Paul G. Hyman Jr.
How Judge Hyman rules, drawn from 20 signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
About Judge Hyman
Paul G. Hyman Jr. joined the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida in 1993 and retired in January 2018. He later returned to service by recall. Before joining the bench, he practiced commercial litigation and served as an Assistant United States Attorney.
Judge Hyman's practices and standing orders
Rules for cases before Judge Hyman, as published on the court's website (checked October 10, 2026). Judges revise these often, so confirm the current version on the court's site before you file.
Key rules
Conferences
For Judge Hyman’s settlement conference, the plaintiff or movant must send a written settlement demand at least ten days before the pre-settlement conference.
“at least ten (10) days prior to the pre-settlement conference, counsel for the plaintiff/movant shall submit to counsel for the defendant/respondent a written settlement demand, including an itemization of damages (if appropriate) and a brief explanation as to why such a settlement is appropriate.”
Conferences
Each party or fully authorized representative must attend Judge Hyman’s settlement conference by Zoom; telephone appearances are barred except in extraordinary circumstances.
“Each party shall attend the settlement conference by Zoom as stated in Paragraph 1, or through a duly authorized representative (appearing by Zoom) with complete authority to negotiate and execute a settlement agreement in such person’s discretion. JUDGE HYMAN DOES NOT ALLOW ANY PERSON TO APPEAR BY TELEPHONE EXCEPT IN EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES”
Standing orders for every case in this court
Orders the court applies to all of its cases, whichever judge has them, as published on the court's website (checked October 10, 2026).
How Judge Hyman decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
What persuades
Summary judgment is inappropriate when reasonable minds could draw different inferences from the undisputed facts.
“if reasonable minds might differ on the inferences arising from undisputed facts, then the court should deny summary judgment.”
Procedural preferences
A pleadings-stage motion tests whether the complaint alleges enough facts to state a plausible claim.
“sufficient facts to state a claim that is plausible.”
Cautions
Intervention cannot ordinarily rescue a discharge claim after the applicable filing deadline has expired.
“Movant’s Motion to Intervene is denied as untimely and unwarranted, Movant’s request for substitution is denied as premature, and Movant cannot be added as a party.”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“ORDERS AND ADJUDGES that Plaintiff’s Motion is DENIED.”
“The Motion is GRANTED.”
“The Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED to the extent that it seeks a determination that the Judgment Lien is invalid, unenforceable, or avoidable.”
“The Toranto Trust’s Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED.”
“Defendants’ Motion is DENIED.”
“Summary judgment in favor of the Plaintiff is granted as to Count I of the Complaint.”
“Summary judgment in favor of the Plaintiff is granted as to Count II of the Complaint seeking an order quieting title to the subject real Property.”
“The relief sought in Count III is denied insofar as the Trustee seeks a declaration”
“Defendants’ Motion is DENIED.”
“Trustee’s Motion is DENIED.”
“The Plaintiffs and Defendant are granted relief from the automatic stay to appeal the New York Court’s Decision.”
“Movant’s Motion to Intervene is DENIED as untimely and unwarranted.”
“Movant’s request for substitution is DENIED as premature.”
“The UST’s Motion is GRANTED.”
“The Trustee’s request for a permanent injunction is GRANTED.”
“Mr. Willis is required to turnover to the Trustee”
“Mr. Willis must provide the Trustee within ten days of the date of this order a detailed, sworn accounting”
“ORDERS AND ADJUDGES that the Creditors’ Motion is GRANTED. The above-referenced case is DISMISSED with prejudice for a period of one year.”
“The Defendants’ Motion is GRANTED in part.”
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