Within twenty-one (21) days after referral to arbitration, the Court shall select three (3) certified arbitrators to conduct the arbitration proceedings. Not more than one member or associate of a firm or association of attorneys shall be appointed to the same panel of arbitrators. Any person selected as an arbitrator may be disqualified for bias or prejudice as provided in 28 U.S.C. Section 144, and shall disqualify himself in any action in which he would be required to do so if he were a justice, judge, or magistrate judge governed by 28 U.S.C. Section 455. US District Court, Florida, Middle District // © December 1, 2009
Local Rule 8.03 (USFLMD)
