Can a self litigant hire an attorney to represent him or her in a motion hearing or an ex parte hearing?

You are allowed to, yes. But whether you will be able to is another question. It can be difficult to find an attorney to take on such a limited...

How do I write and file a response to a court summons regarding divorce?

I can't tell you how to write it, that's what law school and our years of experience are for. But I can tell you how to file it. All you need to do...

What steps should I take to collect payment for damages to my car caused by an automobile accident with an un-insured driver?

Let this be a lesson in why it is so important to carry uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. If you had this type of coverage, solving your...

How do I get a good attorney to handle litigation and how much should I reveal to avoid being taken advantage of? I want results

To answer your question, there are no "tricks" per se, but you should approach this situation like you would any other business dealing....

What are Texas laws regarding contingent fee in a lawsuit?...

These are two different questions. The answer to your first question is that contingent fees are governed by contract. Most contingency fee...

It sounds like the other attorney is making inappropriate and baseless threats. But you can be gel in contempt if you fail to appear. Let the...

Can I be found liable if a client uses my legal software to commit a crime?

I am not a criminal lawyer, but I can tell you that your foreknowledge of the fact that the requested software could be used for a criminal purpose...

Why would a harassment complaint be dismissed? Can I file a civil suit against her?

I'm all for being the better person and just moving on, but this sounds like some pretty egregious conduct. If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't...

Looking for civil litigation attorney (as defendant)

This is not the proper forum to find an attorney for these things. If you wish to use Avvo, choose the Find A Lawyer function, not the Ask...

Can santions be imposed for filing a motion for summary judgment then in response pleading ask Judge to wait?

No, I do not believe so. The request for a stay is not prima facia evidence that the MSJ was frivolous. Moreover, summary judgment is merely a...