The Jacksonville Division of the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, has a prisoner civil rights case in which the court seeks to appoint counsel to represent the plaintiff.
The plaintiff alleges defendants, six officers at Florida State Prison, violated his federal constitutional rights in connection with a cell extraction, sexual assault and placement in strip status in early 2018, causing physical and mental injuries.
The plaintiff needs an attorney for resolution through settlement or trial if necessary.
The case is Williams v. Thompson, et al., 3:21-cv-792-MMH-MCR. Contact Jacksonville Division Manager Jim Leanhart at 904-549-1983 or email [email protected] for additional details.
Pursuant to the court’s Civil Pro Bono Appointment Program, an appointed attorney is permitted to be reimbursed for certain costs incurred during the representation.
Information regarding allowable costs and the procedure for obtaining reimbursement is available on the court’s website, flmd.uscourts.gov.