The facts would need to analyzed in more depth to determine if there was legal malpractice. By itself, filing a motion to withdraw is not...

Yes you may have a lawsuit against the attorney which may include conflicts of interest in addition for failure to advise on the settlement. Of...

It can take courts months to issue an order. Contacting the court repeatedly could have negative effects. If too long goes by and you are...

The court order specifying the fees to be paid should be sufficient.

The attorney is the agent for the client. You will have to research the law for cases or other authority to show why or where it can be...

A judgment or debt can usually be bought and sold with a proper assignment. You would fight the debt as if it was the original creditor. The debt...

This may be a place to start on your search https://nycourts.gov/courthelp/GoingToCourt/judgments.shtml

Until you receive an order directing you otherwise, you must follow the garnishment order.

If you signed the lease you are responsible for the debt. But you can pursue your ex for the debt (if it was not resolved in the divorce).

If the received a judgment, yes. Check the court papers and look into filing a motion to set aside the judgment for failure of service.