IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS ________________ DIVISION ______________________________ v. No. ___________________________ PLAINTIFF ______________________________ MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL DEFENDANT Plaintiff, ___________________________, requests the Court to appoint counsel in this case for the following reasons: 1. Plaintiff is unable to pay the costs of this action (see Affidavit of Forma Pauperis); 2. Plaintiff's knowledge of the practice of law is very limited and the issues in this case are complex; without the assistance of counsel, plaintiff will be unable to meaningfully pursue this claim; 3. Plaintiff has been unable to obtain counsel independently.1 Plaintiff has made a good faith effort to obtain representation in this matter, and has contacted at least three (3) attorneys. Below are the attorneys contacted and the reason they would not represent plaintiff. Name ________________________________ Date ___________ Phone (___)___________ Name _________________________________ Date ___________ Phone (___)____________ Name _________________________________ Date ___________ Phone(___)_____________ 4. Reason ______________________________ ____________________________________ Reason ______________________________ ____________________________________ Reason ______________________________ ____________________________________ The ends of justice would be best served in this case if counsel were appointed. Respectfully submitted, ______________________________________ Plaintiff's Signature Date__________________________________ Nelson v. Redfield Lithograph Printing, 728 F.2d 1003, 1005 (8th Cir. 1984.) ("The court should satisfy itself that plaintiff has in good faith attempted to retain counsel and has been unsuccessful.") American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 1