First, you can challenge the claim for fees on the basis you indicate. Second, you can report this to the State Bar. If you are an attorney, you...

You need an attorney to review the case to see if it can be fixed and a legal malpractice attorney to evaluate the potential for a malpractice case. B

A notice of right to fee arbitration is required. You may seek a stay or dismissal of the case.

The judge acted unethically and you can report this to the judicial commission.

No. But you are held by the courts to know the laws and procedures.

People in lawsuits may hire legal consultants to assist them but who do not appear in the case. Such attorneys might not be entitled to an award...

You put yourself at risk, not just for a defamation lawsuit, but also criminal and or civil prosecution for unlawful work.

You should have the documents reviewed by an experienced attorney. They might have been allowed to sue in that state.

Thank you for this information. Scams and frauds on collection abound and take advantage of people.

You may need to file a lawsuit. Check your states laws to see if you qualify for small claims.