TIMMOTHY A. ZEIGLER v. STATE OF FLORIDA

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• holding that the court must also consider if the plaintiff has been reasonably diligent in searching for counsel
• holding that the court must also consider if the plaintiff has been reasonably diligent in searching for counsel
• holding that courts can deny a plaintiffs motion to appoint counsel if the plaintiffs case lacks apparent merit
• noting that the court should consider the demonstrated ability of a plaintiff to present his case adequately
• noting that the court should consider the demonstrated ability of a plaintiff to present his case adequately
• observing that some courts hold “that the private bar plays an essential role in filtering out meritless cases, and courts would be wise not to override this function by appointing counsel where none can otherwise be secured”

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