Many cities or counties have legal aid or other organizations that provide pro bono (free) legal advice and services.

Use the Avvo search tool to find an attorney. https://www.avvo.com/find-a-lawyer. Many cities or counties have legal aid or other organizations...

Consult with experienced bankruptcy specialist attorneys right away.

This may be a conflict of interest. Consult with Ethics Specialists as to what can be done and the tactics and timing of taking steps.

Put your specific requests and questions to your attorney in writing and deliver the request by fax and certified mail return receipt. Begin...

You would need to review the Schools policies or hire counsel.

It may be time to hire a new attorney. Consult with and hire another attorney before firing your current attorney.

There is a court form for the CMC to be filed before the hearing, after conferring with the opposing side. See CA Rule of Court Rule 3.722....

There are several issues on your potential case. These include the time limit to sue might have passed and if the harm caused justifies a lawsuit...

It might be too late. There are several factors that need to be considered including when it was discovered, was a demand for arbitration done, etc.