Larry Lee Butler, Texas prisoner # 116378, appeals the district court’s denial of his motion for appointment of counsel in this 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action alleging excessive force, deprivation of property, false imprisonment, and malicious prosecution. He also requests the appointment of counsel. Butler contends that he is a layman of law and that the ends of justice require counsel be appointed to represent him.

Butler has not shown exceptional circumstances warranting the appointment of counsel. See Feist v. Jefferson County Comm’rs Court, 778 F.2d 250, 253 (5th Cir. 1985); Ulmer v. Chancellor, 691 F.2d 209, 212-13 (5th Cir. 1982). Therefore, the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying the motion for the appointment of counsel.

Butler’s motion for appointment of counsel is denied.

AFFIRMED; MOTION DENIED.