What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California. we were involved in a complex litigation, in which a former client ( an attorney) verbally agreed to look over the summons, file an answer and tender the case to our insurance company in x change for our services. He presented us with a bill for legal fees, stole our property, and put a lien on our case for attorney fees. After the settlement agreement which he signed he is now suing us for legal fees. We also had a cumis councel which as we understood it was supposed to look out for our best interest in the case and during settlement. Do we have a case against either one of these? There was no written fee agreement. also, where could I get help with answering the complaint, filing papers,etc Thank you for your time,