A judge overseeing the battle between two popular Tampa radio DJs has sent both sides into mediation.

Todd "MJ" Schnitt and Bubba "The Love Sponge" Clem were involved in a defamation suit in January. Schnitt lost the defamation lawsuit against radio rival Clem but vowed to appeal the jury's decision.

One of Schnitt’s attorneys was arrested during the trial for suspicion of DUI and claims he was set up by the law firm representing Bubba. After the trial, Schnitt fired his attorneys.

Now, Schnitt's new attorneys want answers from the involved parties and a new trial. That includes law enforcement, attorneys on both sides and even employees of Malio's, the restaurant where Schnitt's former attorney C. Philip Campbell was allegedly drinking before being arrested.

Instead of another minitrial, both sides agreed to court ordered mediation. But Bubba’s team isn’t ready to budge.

"I spoke with Mr. Clem earlier. He’s only interested in Mr. Schnitt paying his legal fees and accepting the jury’s verdict, which was 48-0," said Brent Hatley, BRN Executive Producer.

Michelle Schnitt was present in court today, but Bubba and MJ were not. Next week at mediation they are required to show up.

If both sides do not reach an agreement before April 22, Judge James Arnold will make a decision on the motion for a new trial.

"We all have other work to do, and I’m inclined to get this case over with," Judge Arnold said.

"We’re going to do that (meet) next week," said Schnitt’s attorney, Will Florin. "If we’re unsuccessful getting the case resolved, then we’re going to, with the courts permission that you heard today, take depositions of the people involved."

"Mr. Vaca and I are focused like laser beams on preserving this trial verdict for Mr. Clem," said Clem's attorney, Joe Diaco. "The jury and the community spoke as loudly as a jury can."

In the paperwork, Bubba's lawyers say the paralegal, Melissa Personius, who was in the restaurant with Campbell, had nothing to do with the alleged setup. They claim the two were drinking for hours at Malio's restaurant when Campbell allegedly offered her a ride home.

The paperwork goes on to allege Campbell took Personius' valet ticket and her car keys, and began to drive her home. Six blocks later, they were pulled over by a Tampa police officer.

Officials say Personius never told Campbell that information.

In a signed affidavit filed Monday, Clem's attorney Steven Diaco denied any claims of wrongdoing - saying he didn't direct any of his staff to setup Schnitt's former attorney for DUI.

In another document, Personius said she was not told by anyone at the firm to lie about where she worked. She also said she never asked Campbell to drive her car, adding that she insisted on driving when the two left the restaurant.

However, someone on Diaco's legal team did call Tampa Police to report Campbell driving after drinking at the restaurant. The question of who made that call has not been answered.

Schnitt's request for a new trial could take months to answer.

Meanwhile, the Florida Bar also is investigating the DUI incident.

If any wrongdoing is discovered, the lawyers could face discipline - including disbarment.