As a defendant, can I file a counterclaim before a motion for summary judgment?

You will have to file for permission from the court, assuming the answer was already filed.

Atty Kopelson has posted some good advice, including the detailed comment..

How to go about suing a plastic surgeon for pain and suffering and neglect post op care

What is your proof that the surgeon's post op care was negligent? What is your proof linking up your present wounds with the surgeon's care. There...

Will I go to jail for lying to a cop about having a license?

Attorney Fabiano has very good advice for you - to STOP posting anything publicly about this and to see a criminal defense attorney. It will likely...

Defamation

No,so long as it your opinion, and not a statement of fact.

Contact a personal injury attorney who can then file a claim against your own insurance. You should inquire about the ownership of the other car...

What should I settle for?

Consult with a personal injury attorney - the chemical company will treat your case more seriously then.

I had a car accident while working for a company 20 years ago

You should ask in the clerk's office to see the court docket sheet. If a default judgment was not entered against you, then the case most likely...

It is hard to improve on Attorney Harrell's advice!

Will I have to do jail time if I didn't sign up to do swap

If you don't comply with the court orders, there could be sanctions. Talk to your lawyer about this.