If you need legal assistance regarding a pending lawsuit, contact the Texas State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service. http://www.texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/ForThePublic/DoYouNeedaLa.... The Lawyer Referral Service will listen to the facts of your case and refer you to a licensed attorney in your city that specializes in that area of the law.
If a lawsuit is pending against you and a judgment is entered against you, it is not automatically dischargeable in a bankruptcy case. The dischargeability of a civil judgment entered against you depends on the facts of the case. For example, if the judgment is a result of an intentional assault or if you committed fraud, your judgment is likely not going to be dischargeable in a bankruptcy. Therefore, if you are considering filing for bankruptcy due to the civil judgment, bankruptcy may not be right for you. However, if the judgment was due to negligence, or the failure to use reasonable care, you may be able to have the judgment discharged in a bankruptcy case. A Texas attorney more familiar with your case will be able to answer any questions you have and give you a more thorough answer after hearing the specific facts of your case.