You should have been told. You can contact the former attorney to see if he or she will take in the case. Their provision of charging per hour...

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

Go to https://www.calbar.ca.gov and fill out the online complaint forms. You can also initiate with the county bar association fee dispute...

The best start is to talk to the attorney. Ask questions. See how the attorney practices. If this is a problem you have had with many...

You can search the court records. Many are available online. Note, you might have a legal malpractice case.

Your son’s estate can get a refund of part or all of the amount paid. You may be the representative of the estate.

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

It appears they are offering to enter a judgment. If it is a good idea depends on the facts AND what they are offering.

You can submit to them a letter instructing them not to call. Note, if you do this they may sue.

If you did not agree, do not sign. You may want to have the papers reviewed by an attorney.