Ordinarily you might have a claim against your insurance broker, who likely has professional errors and omissions insurance for exactly this...

Do I have to pay contractor? He did not pull a permit on remodel of home, poor craftsmanship , uneven flooring in the garage

You'll have to pay what you owe, offset by the damages you incurred by his various failures. The damages may ultimately be so great that actually...

If my lawyer used to be a judge, can i at least trust that he understand the law extremely well

Listen to Mr. Fellman. He nailed it.

So LLC partners share profits before or after depreciation ?

I'll tag this Q with tax. Probably better answers there.

If I a net profits earner on an llc at 20 percent , do I also get to use 20 percent depreciation?

I'll tag this Q with tax. i think you might get better replies there.

Do profits get shared pre or post depreciation?

I will tag this Q with tax, where you'll potentially get better replies.

Has anyone come across a court case of a temp/ work agency suing a worker for quitting early or without notice?

No. But let me add tags of employment and independent contractor and see if you get better replies.

If money is owed on a promissary note and the collateral is a defunct business, can it be enforceable?

The fact that the collateral is impaired or even worthless doesn't change the debt. The debtor, absent any defenses of which I am presently unaware...

My lawyer did not disclose friendship with the other person's lawyer.

No it's actually the opposite. You want lawyers to be friends. This only helps you when you need a document, extension, or small favor. The goal...

I work as an independant contractor, but was made to sign a non compete, will it hold up?

You might need a Texas employment law specialist for this. Generally, however, I think you'll find that Texas Courts disfavor non-compete covenants...