SSRGA offers Private Judging, an innovative alternative to traditional court proceedings. Led by James Martz, a retired Palm Beach Circuit Court Judge, this practice provides litigants and counsel an efficient avenue to resolve complex civil disputes through a private judging process allowed by Florida Statute 44.104. Decisions rendered through this process carry the same authority, enforceability, and appellate protections as decisions issued by Florida courts.

Private judging provides a powerful solution for parties seeking to avoid prolonged court delays while maintaining the integrity of the judicial process. Judge Martz presides as a private judge in family law matters and other civil disputes, delivering experienced judicial oversight and timely resolution.

SSRGA’s Florida office provides a concierge experience, including flexible scheduling, streamlined case management, and access to a dedicated private courtroom in Boca Raton for hearings, trials, and mock trials. Litigants and counsel to maintain control over scheduling while benefiting from the decisiveness and expertise of an experienced and respected jurist.

Benefits of Private Judging:

• White-glove concierge service
• Private courtroom for hearings, trials, and mock trials
• Dedicated, undivided attention to each case
• Efficient and effective streamlined process leading to quicker decisions and resolutions
• More flexible hearing durations, without strict court time constraints
• Greater access to scheduling without competing cases in the public court system
• Decisions remain subject to appeal
• Matters are handled by an experienced and trusted former Circuit judge, bringing deep judicial insight to each case