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Florida attorney’s fees motion deadline
In Florida, any party seeking costs or attorney’s fees generally must serve a motion within 30 days after the filing of the judgment.
Estimates based on standard Florida rules and court-holiday closures. For use by licensed attorneys only. This calculator is for informational purposes, is not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Verify every deadline and citation against the applicable rules and court orders before relying on it. See our Terms.
How the deadline works
Under Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.525, a party seeking a judgment taxing costs, attorney’s fees, or both must serve a motion no later than 30 days after the filing of the judgment, including a judgment of dismissal, or the service of a notice of voluntary dismissal. The rule is a bright line: it converts an entitlement to fees into something you can lose purely on timing.
The 30-day count follows Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.514, rolling a final weekend or holiday to the next business day.
- Bright-line rule Even a clear contractual or statutory right to fees can be waived by missing the 30 days under Rule 1.525.
- Dismissals count The clock also runs from a judgment of dismissal or service of a notice of voluntary dismissal.
Questions
- How long do I have to move for attorney’s fees in Florida?
- Within 30 days after the filing of the judgment, under Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.525. Serving later can forfeit the claim regardless of the merits.
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