what can i do if i feel my lawyer is not representing me correctly in a bankruptcy case? i filed a chp 7 and lost my job in the process the trustee is

Generally, what a trustee will take, or request payment for, has no relation to your employment, except to determine your ability to follow through on a buy-back.  The trustee has a responsibility to the creditors to collect whatever he/she can for the benefit of the creditors.   Your attorney has very limited control or influence, unless the trustee is not following the rules, or exceeding his/her authority.  Of course, your attorney should maximize your allowable exemption.  However, the information provided is insufficient to make any determination as to the merits of your concerns. If you are not happy with your attorney, then you can seek a second opinion, or terminate his representation.   

Without reviewing your entire case file and getting all the facts, there's no way to advise you on what should or shouldn't be done in this situation.  If you're not happy with your current lawyer, hire a new one. Mark Markus has been practicing exclusively bankruptcy law in California since 1991.  He is a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization,  AV-Rated by martindale.com, and A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.