McNeil v. Berryhill, 1:15-cv-01442 AWI-GSA. (2018)
Court: District Court, E.D. California
Number: infdco20180223a40
Visitors: 33
Filed: Feb. 22, 2018
Latest Update: Feb. 22, 2018
Summary: ORDER REQUIRING A RESPONSE FROM PLAINTIFF RE: APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL GARY S. AUSTIN , Magistrate Judge . Plaintiff is proceeding in this action pro se. A review of the pleadings reveals that this case presents complex legal issues and that Plaintiff suffers from cognitive impairments as a result of a motorcycle accident that occurred several years ago. In light of Plaintiff's limitations the Court has sua sponte determined that exceptional circumstances exist that warrants the appointme
Summary: ORDER REQUIRING A RESPONSE FROM PLAINTIFF RE: APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL GARY S. AUSTIN , Magistrate Judge . Plaintiff is proceeding in this action pro se. A review of the pleadings reveals that this case presents complex legal issues and that Plaintiff suffers from cognitive impairments as a result of a motorcycle accident that occurred several years ago. In light of Plaintiff's limitations the Court has sua sponte determined that exceptional circumstances exist that warrants the appointmen..
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ORDER REQUIRING A RESPONSE FROM PLAINTIFF RE: APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL
GARY S. AUSTIN, Magistrate Judge.
Plaintiff is proceeding in this action pro se. A review of the pleadings reveals that this case presents complex legal issues and that Plaintiff suffers from cognitive impairments as a result of a motorcycle accident that occurred several years ago. In light of Plaintiff's limitations the Court has sua sponte determined that exceptional circumstances exist that warrants the appointment of counsel in this matter. Terrell v. Brewer, 925 F.2d 1015 (9th Cir. 1991). The Court has contacted Jonathan Pena, an attorney who specializes in social security cases, and he has indicated that he is willing to assist Plaintiff during the proceedings before this Court. Accordingly, by no later than March 2, 2018, Plaintiff shall file a statement indicating whether he will accept the appointment of counsel in this action. The Court encourages Plaintiff to do so given the complexity of the issues presented and his medical history.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
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