Makes the forum much more diverse right? I do believe she has more trust in VJ than google so, I think it's an indirect compliment. LadyPancakes also seems educated to me.
Hullo Miami Vice -
The NOA-1 goes to your address and the Lawyer's address.
If you haven't received it, then is possible there's some problem with YOUR address.
Ask the attorney for a copy of the I-797-C formletter, the reciept notice letter, that he should have received from USCIS.
The receipt notice contains a receipt #, which is basically the casefile # to use at USCIS.
You'll get a consular-specific casefile number, later, when the casefile goes through NVC.
For now, inquire with the attorney about this receipt notice letter, ask for a copy of it.