For the debt within the statute of limitations, they can sue.

Yes if the debt is within the statute of limitations.

You can monitor the court file to see if they ever claim to have served you or if the serve by publication.

Consult with experienced collection defense attorneys to see your options. If you will represent yourself, research using the internet and...

You can try it as a defense, along with other defenses and then try to negotiate a settlement. Consult with experienced Debt Collection Defense...

Yes it is a potential case. Consult with experienced fall attorneys. Use the Avvo search tool to find an attorney. https://www.avvo.com/find-a-lawyer

You may be able to. Consult with experienced attorneys. Use the Avvo search tool to find an attorney. https://www.avvo.com/find-a-lawyer

If by “holding accountable” you mean getting compensation, a lawsuit is usually the only way to do it. Without an attorney the cases can be very...

Malpractice refers to a civil wrongs that harms the client. Misconduct usually refers to ethical violations that are addressed by the State Bar.

It may be worth telling your story to the judge.