I believe you are a lawyer by day, crusader for justice by night is there any way we can help you out. (say pay your hourly fees like any lawyer, bake you a cake)
At this point I've written if off as a zero and an important lesson on a)court system (specifically the BK system) and b)money and risk mgt.
Also, will your appeal be to her or to Judge Block. I just want to read it!