how can i get a lawyer to take a possible malpractice law suit?

Hi Mr. Hoover, It appears you are looking to help your friend consult with an attorney that is experienced with medical malpractice for the possibly negligent implementation of a device for urinary incontinence, like Interstim. Not all bad outcomes indicate that malpractice has occurred, as there are risks involved in these procedures, but the first step would be to have an experienced attorney take a look. It is likely in your friend's interest to get a plaintiff's attorney that does medical malpractice in the same state that your friend's surgery took place, and same city area if possible, because there is an advantage to being familiar with the judges and attorneys involved in the jurisdiction. It is likely that the state, like Arizona, will have a law requiring any complaint filed to be accompanied by an expert that has reviewed the case and opined that there was a breach in the standard of care required by doctors in performing the surgery and that such breach caused harm to your friend. Keep in mind that this also must be done within the statute of limitations, which in Arizona is generally two years, so it is important to start the process early. I would suggest making sure that the attorney involved is an experienced medical malpractice attorney, as this subspecialty of plaintiff's work has pitfalls that not all attorneys would likely handle as competently. I hope this helps.