Attorney fees are subject to a fee agreement. In some cases the client pays the fees and then the adverse party is pursued to pay the fees paid.

You are smart to avoid the judgment. You will need to negotiate the terms you want.

Go to the State Bar website and they have what is needed. ◉ This is the page for the Virginia Bar—...

You are entitled to a refund of unearned fees. ◉

You can fire an attorney at anytime. You may be liable to pay for any work reasonably done. Consult with and hire another attorney before...

Yes this would be unlawful. Consult with experienced attorneys in the state where this occurred.

This website is a good place to begin your search. Use the Avvo search tool to find an attorney. https://www.avvo.com/find-a-lawyer

You can see what review or appellate rights you may have but any suit is likely to fail as judicial officers are immune for most judicial actions. ◉

You can fire an attorney for any reason. It is suggested that one consult with and hire another attorney before firing your current attorney.

It is most likely unethical, depending on certain facts. Such an agreement might also be unenforceable and you may be able to make the bar...