What is meant by "costs" (as in the sentence "Petitioner requests attorney's fees and costs")? Court fees?

Costs refers to the disbursements and or expenses the law firm has made in handling the case.

WHat does this mean?

Not enough info in your question but appears case is closed.

Is a signed retainer still valid if terminated within 24 hours?

You can terminate the attorney's representation at any time. Send them a letter saying you do not authorize them to represent you or if you hire...

Just contact a doctor maybe a treating doctor who doesn't testify very much but it will be. Why tough. Most doctors that do testify often only will...

Can i settle?

You can negotiate and attempt to settle at any time.

State court but best to contact a lawyer to handle for you if you were injured.

Its a death case. Hearing for Sec 32 was held. Judge approved and within 3 days carrier withdrew out of Sec 32 agreement?

You should speak to a personal injury / workers Comp lawyer because it will depend on the case specific aspects of your matter.

What is the process of the appellate term 1st?

Decisions are made a few weeks after oral argument. You can check online to see if your decision was published.

A patient sued me and won 500$, but owes me over 4000$, do I have to pay it?

Yea you have to pay unless you appeal or move to vacate the order. You can sue for your bill in small claims or another court but you have to first...

My father's neighbor assaulted him in May of 2015 and he dropped the charges.

You can file a lawsuit but not sure if insurance will cover an Intentional assault and if no insurance then does the neighbor have assets you can...