If a firm has gone out of business in the process of your case what happens to the monies, because no one can find my case.

Your question is a little confusing. I presume you are saying that you had a pending case against a corporate entity that filed Chapter 7, and are inquiring about what happens with your claim. A company that files Chapter 7 does not get a discharge. A trustee is appointed who collects and administers (i.e. distributes) the proceeds of anything of value. If there is nothing, the case is closed. Creditors can continue to pursue it, but if a trustee found nothing, the chances that a pursuing creditor will find some recovery is small. I am not sure what you mean that "no one can find my case". Are you referring to your case against the company, or the bankruptcy case? Either way, any competent counsel can "find" your case.

Did you file for Chapter 7 and the law firm representing you went out of business? If that is what happened, you need to get a new attorney right away to take over your case. You may also want to contact the state bar association to file a complaint and to see if they have any information about the law firm. Much more information is needed to figure out what the problem is, as I am only guessing by your question.

Your question is unclear. What firm went out of business--your lawyer's firm, the company you are suing, you...? Who can't find your case? The Court? I strongly recommend speaking with an attorney immediately.

So did you paid a retainer fee to Half Price Lawyers? If so, they have now shut their doors and filed bankruptcy with over $3,000,000 in debts. Sounds like they did not file your case, so you are out the money you paid them. State Bar of Nevada may be able to provide you with a pro bono replacement attorney, but you probably will have to come up with the filing fees. State Bar may also have the records for this law firm. This result is why I urge people avoid hiring an attorney by price because so often you get less than you pay for. HPL had some terrible reviews. Hope this perspective helps!

When you say "firm" what kind of firm? A law firm would likely be subject to criminal penalties for taking your money and running. I do not think attorneys can take a fee and bankrupt out of their obligation to their clients. If anything, lawyers get prison time for that. If you hired a fly by night bankruptcy service that is not a "law firm" -- you are most likely out of luck. Though, most fly by night bankruptcy firms are shell corporation scams to steal people's money. So you should report it to the attorney general of your state and the attorney general of the state the firm was located in. If it is an attorney - notify the State Bar.