Legal Malpractice: What recourse do I have to get case back on track after lawyer would not speak to Defense re: counter offer?

A quick way to handle this is to request a Fee Arbitration by the State Bar. I think that would solve your problem with your Attorney and his...

Is there a compliance requirement to the BAR or California Law, the firm has to be accountable for payments made. See above

The Lawyer doesn't have to account to you, since you are not the client. I don't see why they would even need to send you an invoice, the Judge's...

If a Tree entirely on your neighbor's property falls into your yard, your neighbor is Liable for the Damage & clean up.

What should I do?

I speculate that you could file a Motion to Expunge the Abstract of Judgment with the Court. I would call opposing counsel to see what they...

Can I ensure I get paid from a verbal payment agreement on a large loan?

Ask him to sign a promissory note. Even a very simple one will protect you. If he is honest he will sign. If he isn't then you are better off...

Can the bond company really stop us from doing work or they will deny our claim?

I speculate that you will have to sue them and get a judgment to get paid by the bond company. Each day of delay is additional damage, but the...

If the insurance company fails to defend me,Can I counter sue and how much would an attorney charge for such a case?

What a messed up fact situation. You probably having nothing to counter sue on, what are you damages? You probably have some great Affirmative...

Resulting damages > $10k(cost to repair car per est. etc.) is ease of sm-claims commensurate to eating cost > $10K? Fire Att.?

You made some mistakes in how you handled, it an now the problem probably needs an Attorney to resolve.. If you are working with an Attorney...

Aren't I entitled to due process, before the plaintiff can sue? Doesn't he have to give me his infor prior to filing a case?

No, they don't have to talk to you at all before filing the lawsuit. Small Claims procedures are streamlined, and most Attorneys don't spend much...

Do I have to give a full refund or what can I do in this situation?

Legally, you probably are ok not to refund the money.. Practically, if they sue you its going to be a big hassle. Think about how much are you...