It's difficult to get funding for a garden variety lawsuit. Many lawsuits filed in small claims court are cheap and you won't need a lawyer for them, but I imagine that you're asking about the real thing.

You have two excellent options. One, find a law firm (a larger one, preferably) and see if they will take you case on pro bono (free). Firms usually do this to improve the firm's prestige and as community giving. The second is also good if your case means something to a certain group in particular. I have heard that the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is excellent with civil rights cases and major precedent-setting cases (http://www.splcenter.org/legal/assist/assist.jsp) Also, try the Legal Services Corporation (http://www.lsc.gov/)

Many local organizations can help too. The best way to get some free legal advice and find out how to get a lawyer and proceed is your local American Bar Association (ABA). There are other smaller Bar Associations that can be found through Google searches. The people there know a lot and they'll be able to help you out.

Be wary of television advertisements and organizations that help you file a lawsuit even if they're not actually lawyers. These organizations are walking a fine line legally and their advice will not be the best.
Source(s):
http://www.splcenter.org/legal/assist/assist.jsp
http://www.lsc.gov/


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