You need to look for an attorney that specializes in Employment and Labor.

Can I be the "point of contact" person for my friend to find him legal advice/counsel?

You would need some sort of Power of Attorney. Start with an attorney and see what they need to be able to talk to you.

What should what should I do if Can my attorney try to settle my case without me?

Absent specific circumstances an attorney cannot settle a case without client consent.

I had operation a year ago, doctor left a small piece of plastic in intestines. It didn't bother me much, just a slight discom?

Sometime you answer the question in your question. If there was no pain and no damage then there is no suit.

Do I need a lawyer or what do i do?What will happen if I go with a public defender or do nothing?

You will likely get sued for properly damage and bodily damage. Depending on the nature of the damages you are looking to go into possibly hundreds...

Had a big finger nail in my Great value toilet paper when I unrolled it to use the bathroom. Can someone help me file a lawsuit?

if no damages then no lawsuit.............

What can I do about this situation?

If an earlier diagnosis would have avoided the surgery then you may have a case. Get all the medical records and bring them to a medical...

How do I know if I have a case against my landlord and building owner?

Contact a local Landlord and Tenant attorney.

Can the uhaul insurance only pay half of my car damages, what about the times I cant work ?

What they can do and what they can get away with are different. Contact a local personal injury attorney.

Can a person contact friends of a person that has a restraining order?

This is a violation of the retraining order.