Is there any State that allows you not to show up to court in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Yes you both have to show up. Plus you have to be domiciled in a district for 6 months to file there.

I own a company incorporated in New York and have a big dispute with a California-based company. I entered into a contract with

Contact a ca attorney that specializes in business litigation.

My company and I are being sued by a company who is suing some guys I was trying to do some business with.

Find a lawyer. The facts you've posted are very confusing. Also a corporation or llc cannot be in pro per, they must be represented by counsel.

OSC Re Contempt in civil matter

The Citee-respondent must be formally notified of the contempt charges and of the time and place of the hearing. For the purpose, both the OSC and...

I am seeking an expert civil litigator to sue several deep-pocketed persons and corps on a contingency ammt = $millions

there are a lot of attorneys that may that such cases, depending on the fact pattern. By not posting any facts out the basis of your claims, it...

You can sue anyone for anything. Winning is another issue. The usps is a governmental agency and you have to file a government tort act notice.

Litigation witness at trial

If an individual has personal knowledge of the facts, he can be called as witness. The question is why you didn't move to disqualify the attorney...

Plaintiff imposed heightened pleading requirement?

Your use of the words "adversary proceeding" makes me think this is a bankruptcy case. Your question is not very clear. The basis for a motion to...

Is it possible for me to set aside a judgment based on fraudulent/improper service of original complaint filed in 2011?

I was actually researching this issue today. You may be able to set it aside under 473d, for a void judgement. But under 473.5a, if you are served...

If I file for bankruptcy can I still keep my car?

As a general rule yes. If there is equity in the car, the trustee might (might) seek to sell it. Otherwise, you will probably be able to reaffirm...