Opinion
18-cv-11060
07-20-2021
ROBERT B. WILLIAMS, Plaintiff, v. THOMAS O. WINN and TIA CLARK, Defendants.
ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL AND STAYING PROCEEDINGS
MATTHEW F. LEITMAN, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
The Court has determined that Plaintiff Robert B. Williams would benefit from the assistance of counsel in this matter. The Court will therefore attempt to obtain pro bono counsel for Williams.
Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this matter is REFERRED to the Court's pro bono program for the appointment of counsel. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this action will be stayed for a period of 90 days while the Court attempts to obtain pro bono counsel for Williams. If pro bono counsel is not obtained within 90 days, the stay will be lifted, and Williams will proceed pro se.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document was served upon the parties and/or counsel of record on July 20, 2021, by electronic means and/or ordinary mail.