Do I need a lawyer and if so, what kind specifically?

3 years ago I used a debt consolidation company to help me consolidate my debt. Paid them their fees and didn't get far with them helping me after that. Since then, I found out that there is a class action lawsuit against the company. Not only am I out the fees I paid the company, but I also have the debt showing up unpaid and in collection on my credit report. I also had a collection sue me, but I was able to work out a payment plan with them. I don't want this stuff just sitting there, I want to try to work something out with payments or whatever I need to do to clean it up. Should I get a lawyer? What if I get sued again? This is costing me more now in the long run.