We are currently working with our lawyers to take next steps and get our money back along with damages due to wasted time and investments we missed out on along with other people who they have done this too.

They will have better recommendations for any title companies or lawyers there.

Like a rich uncle or friend of the family doctor/lawyer?

Hiring a lawyer sounds expensive, but it is way cheaper than hiring a amateur (in this case yourself) who costs you money and provides no results (and then you need to hire a professional anyway).My personal philosophy is to "do it right, or do it twice" and its way cheaper to do it right once. 

Would that look like a partner, General Contractor, CPA, Lawyer?

The likelihood that any scraps will be left after the lawyers get paid and other suits are settled is quite low.

Good afternoon everyone, I am an Airbnb host in NYC and I am looking to get in touch with a lawyer that works with short term rentals.

If the case was substantial, I would imaging your lawyer could subpoena the officers to have them testify to what they witnessed. 

Pacer.com is for researching if someone has filed bankruptcy or not.

I like not worrying about being sued even when the local 2-bit lawyer tells me he is going to sue me (which he has done multiple times).