There was a similar case in Iowa. The lawyer who was suppose to be doing the legal work stuffed the papers in a drawer, did nothing, and charged them for his services.
Senator Chuck Grassley's staff probably has quite a box full of information on the sleezy attorney. They might be of some help in sorting this out.
I have a great deal of sympathy for those who tried to do the right thing but were hung out to dry by inept lawyers who failed to carry out the assignments they are paid to do.
This is what I found looking for an Atlanta based Sasha Herrera....I think this is her.