How long do I have to collect a loan if I have a written statement by the debtor he owes me money?

You likely have a statute of limitations issues. You need to file suit within 6 years of when the debt became due otherwise the person that owes...

I hired a consultant and signed a contract with them for a certain amount an hour.

If the work wasn’t done in accordance with your contract you have a breach of contract claim. What does the contract say? What is his explanation...

Assuming the proposed settlement serves your interests, I would recommend reaching out to opposing counsel to push them to send you the agreement...

If you sign a settlement with opposing counsel a day before an order to show cause do you still have to show up?

The safe thing would be to appear, but if the appearance is too much of a hardship you can call the part to ask what needs to be done to avoid the...

In NJ, if plaintiffs motion elects NOT to have oral argument, but defendant does, how will the court most likely proceed?

I agree with my colleagues. If you think oral argument will benefit your case, a well worded letter to the judge might get you what you want.