It was my understanding that Lin had to exit before the case even got started- he was already dealing with disbarment in GA at the time. He recommended Pierce and turned over control of all funds to Pierce.

Then Pierce turned out to be a shitbag and spent the money on his own debts before bailing on Kyle.

Yeah, if I were Kyle, I'd be pissed too. Lin should be going to collect from Pierce, not Kyle. Dick move.

Edit: u/noidolsleft 's transcription jives heavily with the news as it unfolded last year.