Is it unusual for an attorney to have a much lower fee if payment is made in cash?

Your assumption could be correct but there is no way to know for sure. Is the cash a lump sum versus a payment plan? If YES, it could be the lawyer...

Can I sue the defendants in a partition action case for any legal fees?

You cannot recover your legal fees unless you have a contract that provides for it or if there is a statute that allows for it, which there is not...

It means there is no amount of money that can get the defendant released.

Go to the courthouse and reschedule. If you don't you will likely get a summons for a new date or a non-compliance hearing.

How would I get my lawsuit money ?

Go the records room in the courthouse where the case was and copy the Infant Compromise Order, which will tell you where the money was supposed to...

Hi my name is Jackie. My friend and I got caught shoplifting in Jcpenny Ny petit larceny?

There may be a way to get the case dismissed and sealed. Hire a good criminal defense lawyer.

You are not going to get jail time. The exact outcome may depend on what county your case is in.

You may have a legal malpractice case but more information is needed.

My process server did not serve the summons timely on a defendant (within 120 days) even though he said he had. What can I do?

Do a motion to extend your time to serve pursuant to CPLR 306-b. There are two arguments to make: good cause shown and interest of justice.

What should i do?

This is something to discuss with your lawyer. There may be ways to get the case dismissed much sooner.