LOL, as a member of that much-maligned profession, I can say after over a quarter of a century dealing with hundreds/thousands of lawyers, there are plenty of good ones, and more than a few who can make any proceeding more difficult and unpleasant than it needs to be.
Anytime a lawyer is not performing well, or in your best interest, or refuses to provide information or answer questions, it's time to think about finding a new lawyer. The good ones can be worth their weight in gold, but the bad ones can do a lot of damage.