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The Factors for Consideration when Assigning an Attorney to Your Civil case


ASSIGNING COUNSEL

5 Factors

(1) whether the indigent's claims seem likely to be of substance;

(2) whether the indigent is able to investigate the crucial facts concerning his/her claim;

(3) whether conflicting evidence implicating the need for cross-examination will be the major proof presented to the fact finder;

(4) whether the legal issues involved are complex; and

(5) whether there are any special reasons why appointment of counsel would be more likely to lead to a just determination.

I. Definitions

Counsel
"1. attorney, lawyer, legal adviser;"

II. Legal Citations

28 USC §1915(e)(1) | Proceedings in Forma Pauperis
"(e)(1) The court may request an attorney to represent any person unable to afford counsel."


III. Case Law

# Case
1Bass v Perrin, 170 F.3d 1312 (11th Cir. 1999)
2Collins v Homestead, 452 F.App'x 848 (11th Cir. 2011)
3Colon v Homeland Security, 6:12-cv-001447 (USFLMD 11/27/12)
4FTD v Lalonde, 545 F.App'x 825 (11th Cir. 2013)
5Hendricks v Coughlin, 114 F.3d 390, 392 (2d Cir. 1997)
6Hodge v Police Officers, 802 F.2d 58 (2d Cir. 1986)
7In re Martin-Trigona, 737 F.2d 1254 (2d Cir. 1984)
8Kilgo v Ricks, 983 F.2d 189 (11th Cir. 1993)
9Larez v Homeland Security, 8:09-cv-001010 (USFLMD 9/4/09)
10Poole v Lambert, 819 F.2d 1025 (11th Cir. 1987)
11Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Charles W. Sears Real Estate, Inc., 865 F.2d 22 (2d Cir. 1988)

IV. Quick Commentary

  • USFLND: frequently broadcasts openings for pro bono work.
  • Note: Courts rarely grant requests for free appointment of counsel (on civil cases).


...POINTS & THINGS...

Congratulations! You're now booked up on the factors that are considered when deciding to Appoint Free Counsel to your civil case!

Please get the justice you deserve.

Sincerely,



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