Marzett v. Brown et al

Filing 10

ORDER denying 9 Motion to Appoint Counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel E. Knowles, III on 11/7/2011. (mm, ) Modified on 11/7/2011 to edit doc type(mm, ).

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA

DELMON MARZETT

CIVIL ACTION

VERSUS

NO. 11-2264

O.P.P. CONCHETTA, ET AL.

SECTION: "A" (3)

ORDER
Plaintiff has filed a motion for appointment of counsel. Rec. Doc. 9. “A district court should
appoint counsel in a civil rights case only if presented with exceptional circumstances.” Norton v.
Dimazana, 122 F.3d 286, 293 (5th Cir. 1997) (emphasis added). Having considered that fact, as well
as the factors set forth in Ulmer v. Chancellor, 691 F.2d 209, 213 (5th Cir. 1982), the Court finds
that appointment of counsel is not warranted. Plaintiff’s claims in this lawsuit are neither factually
nor legally complex. Moreover, there is no indication that extensive discovery or investigation will
be required or that a trial, if one is necessary, will require skills beyond plaintiff’s capabilities.
Accordingly, plaintiff’s motion is DENIED.
New Orleans, Louisiana, this seventh day of November, 2011.

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DANIEL E. KNOWLES, III
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE