At worse, the lawyer(s) screwed up and you will get your money back, eventually. I'd make sure they knew I expected it to be with compound interest. You shouldn't be out any money and let the lawyer know he had better expedite the process and keep you informed every step of the way. I wouldn't be too nasty about it, but make sure he knows that you are willing to label it as malpractice and take the appropriate steps from there.
