G..72,
In my case, FP notices came to me both ways - one set (for self
and wife) came directly, later another set - originals, no copies -
came thru attorney's office. This was in June '02 when we rcvd
our first notice. This time around, only my wife has got the
second FP notice - that also came both directly and thru the
attorney's office.
I think these days USCIS/BCIS/INS is taking upto 9 months
(from RD) before sending the first FP notice, so I dont think
u hv to start worrying yet.