Another attorney can take over the case if you can find one willing to do so.

Try the Bureau of Vital Statistics in the county in which he died.

The answer to the first question is yes, the answer to the second is no.

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Theoretically, yes: she botched the job and you are worse off as a result. However, you did not require medical treatment, you are not injured,...

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My recommendation is to get the cats to a shelter and give them a donation.

You are conflating some technical terms. Have an in-person, sincere talk with your lawyer so you can get a more in-depth understanding.