Hi, Ben. Thanks for the nice words!! My attorney hasn't been able to give any advice on this, as it was outside of his realm. He deals only with the fdcpa and sues debt collectors in violation of it. He suggested I find an attorney that can perhaps help me out, which I have yet to do. And as for the matter being settled--it is, because they have collected payment in full.
I may still very well file a complaint with the attorney general's office to see if they can make any suggestions (i.e. suing for not giving reasonable notice!).