There are many tools and techniques of judgment collection, including debtor examinations, written discovery, liens, levies and garnishments. The...

Get an agreement in writing so that if there is ever a problem, you have proof. Note, You must respond in the legal way and on time with, for...

Once you have exhausted your search for a legal malpractice attorney, file a Complaint with the State Bar. https://www.osbar.org/discipline

They owe you a refund, a more. File a complaint with the State Bar.

Contact the State Bar if the attorney does not respond to a letter (but don’t be surprised if it’s too late for anyone to be willing to take...

It depends on your goal, a refund, malpractice, time to get a new attorney, or something else.

Look at Rule Rule 9.13(d) and Business and Professions Code § 6086.1(b)).

The way in which this occurred indicates ethical violations by the firm, though various facts need to be clarified.

For a first debt verification it may be better to not indicate the reason and wait until they provide the verification.

Reach out to experienced malpractice attorneys in the State where this occurred.