Why did the Judge ask defendant to appear and respond when I filed a Motion to hold case in abayence?

The judge warned you, Furthermore, you yourself stated "I don't know what to do." How much more clarification do you need?? Get. An. Attorney....

I had 2 Credit card accounts in Collection with Collection Agency. We agreed to Settle for less on Both Accounts.

By doing this "on the cheap" and dealing directly with the collection agency people, who are scoundrels, you hurt yourself. You should have spoken...

What do I do - call their lawyer - call Calvary to try and settle or appear in court?

Whatever you do (as in WHATEVER YOU DO) do NOT call them or otherwise try to handle this yourself. You will get your head handed to you. There are...

Well, at least you meet the 1/2 brain qualification, so I'm guessing this is all going to go extremely well for you. Can't wait to read about it in...

Does a lawsuit to collect a debt from an individual need to be filed in the County and State where the individual lives.

Beautiful!! Let them do it, don't object. Then go out and hire a consumer lawyer to defend you, because these "wrong venue" lawsuits can be...

Is this worthwhile?

Gee, do you think it's finally time to hire a lawyer? Or are you going to continue to bring your knife to a gun fight?

Am I legally bound to sales contract?

It boggles my mind as to how you could plan to spend $17K on a 41 foot sailboat and yet it not occur to you to FIRST speak to a lawyer about it...

Can attorney go against my demand?

Actually I only agree partially with my colleagues who have already answered. If I were your attorney, I would feel legally and ethically...

How can my 83 year old mom get out of a 3 year contract with a medical alert company?

Hire an attorney (do NOT try it yourself) to sue them for exploitation of a vulnerable adult pursuant to Fla. Stat. §415 et. seq. I've used this...

Is she still my lawyer?

Legally/technically, she is still your lawyer until a judge signs an order releasing her from any further responsibility for representing you. But...