Any party can file a lis pendens without an attorney. An attorney is recommended, but not required.Content and Recording of a Lis Pendens. I recommend you go to the free form I have on my website. Print it out and fill it out as instructed. A Lis Pendens is a legal notice that there's a lawsuit over the property in San Antonio. This article will discuss the intended purpose of lis pendens notices and why Texas lawmakers should consider new ways to curb their frequent misuse. The State Bar of Texas is proud to publish this third edition of the Texas Foreclosure Manual. Phone: 210-807-8932. A lis pendens is a legal document filed in the chainoftitle of a real property that is the subject of, or which is affected by, a pending lawsuit.