Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois

Hi. It's really hard to give advice, not knowing the the nature of the lawsuit. However, bankruptcy sounds like it would be a potential option to get rid of any future judgment that may result from the suit.

I agree with David, your facts are pretty sparse. I cannot agree at this point that bankruptcy is good as you have not advised what the potential liability is or what the underlying facts that give rise to the lawsuit are. Depending on the circumstances, the debt that is the subject of the lawsuit may not be dischargeable in a bankruptcy.

However, I do suggest that you consult with a bankruptcy attorney to see what your options may be.

To begin with, you should advise your current attorney of your situation and ask whether you're attorney would be willing to work out some arrangements for the payment of attorney's fees in the future. If not, your attorney may need to file a Motion to Withdraw as your attorney in the pending lawsuit. If that Motion is granted you would be permitted to represent yourself. Also, you might want to look into any available resources such as the local bar association to see if any attorneys would be able to take over the matter on a "pro bono" basis. Good luck.