So who represents AT&T at the hearing?

Anyone the company designates as long as they're not a lawyer?

I think AT&T should be able to send a lawyer in such a case as long as he is wearing a clown suit including the red rubber nose.

It is my understanding that this is only true in certain states; that in some states corporate lawyers can absolutely argue the proceedings.

> A lawyer ... can't argue in front of the judge.

AT&T could simply make the lawyer a corporate officer with just enough authority to handle small-claims court.