Lawyer Quit During Discovery

Summary

If your lawyer quits during discovery, you can contact the Arkansas Bar Association for referrals, represent yourself, or seek help from law school clinics. Draft a discovery request and send it to the other party. If they dont respond, file a motion to compel discovery. Legal aid organizations and non-profits may also assist.

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I am in the middle of a civil suit where my lawyer quit during discovery with no reason why and took all my money. Now I can’t find anyone to represent pro bone. I have all the documents to prove they have embezzled, sold me fraudulent deed, have me shut down to keep me from making payments and so much more. I have the proof to all of this but since the lawyer ran me out of money I don’t know what to do. I have tried legal aid and they say since money is involved they can’t help. What do I do and what is the next step.
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me which state you are located in? The laws regarding civil suits can vary by location.
Thank you
I'm sorry, ****, but I didn't receive the information about your location. Could you please tell me which state you're in so that I can provide accurate legal information?
Texarkana Arkansas
Hi ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here are a few options in Arkansas:
- Contact the Arkansas Bar Association for lawyer referral services.
- Seek a "pro se" representation; you can represent yourself in court.
- Reach out to law schools near you; some provide legal clinics that may assist you.

Please consult a legal professional for advice tailored to your situation.
I have contacted the bar association and all the lawyers want money up front. Isn’t a lawyer suppose to do so many pro bono a year?
Hi ****, while some lawyers do pro bono work, it's not a requirement. You may want to try:
- Contacting legal aid organizations again, explaining your situation
- Reaching out to non-profit organizations that advocate for civil rights
- Checking with local law schools; they often run clinics where law students provide free legal assistance under the supervision of their professors.
Ok thank you
You're welcome, ****. Remember, you can represent yourself in court if necessary. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need further legal information. Good luck with your case.
Thank you. I’m not sure how to do the discovery that he failed to turn in.
Hi ****, discovery process can be complex. Here are some general steps to consider:
*. Draft a discovery request detailing what information/documents you need.
*. Send the request to the other party.
*. If they fail to respond, you may file a motion to compel discovery in court.
Please consult a legal professional for more guidance.
I think I have every bit of documents I need. They questions and answers they want are complex.
I understand, ****. If you're finding it difficult to understand the questions, it may be helpful to discuss them with a legal professional or a legal aid organization. Are you able to access any legal aid services locally?
Ok thank you
You're welcome, ****. I understand this process can be challenging. If you need further assistance or have more questions in the future, feel free to reach out. Good luck with your case.
Thank you.
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions or need further guidance in the future, don't hesitate to ask. Best of luck with your case.