Even though you cannot get a loan from your attorney, they can set you up with a pre-settlement lender that offers lawsuit loans. In fact, most lenders require you to have an attorney representing your case. When you apply for a pre-settlement lawsuit loan, you sell a portion of your settlement to the lender in return for a cash advance. A pre-settlement lawsuit loan helps pay for living expenses, legal fees, medical bills, and more. Sometimes, people use lawsuit loans to prolong their case, which increases the amount of time they have to negotiate a higher settlement.