Do you have a written Note with them? Is it with the individual or with the company? It sounds like it was verbal and with the individual. If so, tell the lawyer to kiss your a$$. Your agreement is not with his client or the company, and you owe neither anything. However, you do owe the other individual. I cannot comment on the exact details, as I don't know what state you live in. However, ethically you owe him as he volunteered to help you in a time of need.
As to calling your employer, etc., they simply cannot do that. They are violating numerous federal (and probably state) laws concerning employment, consumer protection, etc. Write a letter asking them to stop contacting you at work.
If you would like more advice, feel free to contact me with specific questions.
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