What happens at a hearing for a motion for summary judgement?

You should be prepared to argue your case. If the defendant does not show up, then the Court may or may not hear your argument.

When I was hired I was told that I would receive a company car, it has been a year now and no car. I have used mine.

Your Company can pay a mileage charge or the maintenance and gas or pretty much whatever they agree to do. If they don't, you can take a vehicle...

Wells Fargo is extremely difficult to deal with, and you are almost certainly going to run into a brick wall. I recommend working with an...

Counterfeit Or Trademark Issue T Shirts

You know the answer to this. Putting your character in a Yankee Shirt, seeks to trade on the Yankees trademark. If it didn't, you wouldn't use...

How do I get my sister (POA & future executor) to set up LLC that all (she, dad & siblings) have agreed upon?Dad defaults to her

This isn't going to create family harmony, but since she has the power of attorney, you could perhaps go to court to have her removed, because she...

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Mesothelioma/ asbesteos exposure

You don't have a cause of action for simply being exposed to asbestos, and let's hope you don't, have a cause of action for being exposed to...

Can I file a response to a civil lawsuit before I am served? I learned of the lawsuit and got a copy from the court.

Yes, but if you do, make sure you raise improper service to preserve your right, just in case they never get around to doing so.

If I have witnesses can I prove a gift given to me is mine?

If the witnesses saw him give it to you, or he told them he gave it to you, then yes, you can use their testimony to prove it was a gift.

I'm suing another attorney as a pro se plaintiff. Can I appear pro se in court or do I have to hire my own attorney?

Individuals are always able to represent themselves.

Is it legal for my former employer to give me bad reference to my potential new employer?

You have no ability to control what a former employer says about you. If a former employer lies, you can sue him, but that is rarely the case. In...