Q: What would be the next best step for me to do when can't find attorney to take my case?
I have a suit that was filed 10/25. The other parties have yet to answer to the summons of court. It's been over 30 days. So doesn't that pretty much make it a win for me? My lawyer was disbared before this could be handled. I can't find someone to help. So what do I do to handle myself?
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A: Even though the other party may not have responded to your lawsuit, it does not make it a guaranteed “win.” There may be procedural issues with notice and service of process. I would advise reaching out to your local state bar association to see if they may be able to refer a competent attorney for your matter. Before representing yourself in court as a pro se litigant, I would advise trying to exhaust all possible avenues in your pursuit of retaining a lawyer. Generally, a lawyer has very specific knowledge regarding the rules of civil procedure and they can provide you with specialized guidance on how to properly litigate your matter.
A: To handle it yourself, you would need to familiarize yourself with the various pleadings that follow the summons and complaint and their responses, the discovery process, and other steps in proceeding toward trial. Good luck
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