how can I find a lawyer who will help me on a case on a contingency basis?

Question

I asked because I had an assault occur to me that was possibly racially motivated and I have yet to find anyone to aid me in gaining some sort of justice in this act. my hands were injured, I have been psychologically affected by it and though I used to be a active party in many works of charity, giving away books to libraries and aiding shelters when I could, I have shied away from this for the fear of encountering more police now. my life is been seriously affected.

Answer 1

If this is a police incident, contact your local bar association and ask for referrals of attorneys who do "Section 1983" litigation or "civil rights / police brutality" litigation. You'll likely find some lawyers who will take the case on contingency (especially since attorneys' fees are available under Section 1983, the civil rights statute for most police brutality cases).

Answer 2

Are you saying the police assualted you? If so, go to the Police Complaints board.

If a third party assualted you, you must file a police report if you want any chance of winning damages.

If the person(s) have been arrested, then go to your local bar association and ask for help finding an attorney with knowledge in that area of law.

Answer 3

Try the phone book?

Seriously, just call around. A lot of lawyers may turn you down but keep looking

Answer 4

You don't say who assaulted you. If the person who assaulted you has no assets no one is going to take it on a contingency basis.

Answer 5

just call around. see who takes personal injury cases. many personal injury lawers work on a "if you win, I get paid" kind of agreement. injury lawyers would have the best experience for cases of this type.