Another way that isn't so practical is sourcing an attorney and placing the money into your own management as a 401(K) self managed portfolio.

Hi Thor,I practice as an agent in San Jose but am actively investing in Stockton and Elk Grove for my personal portfolio.  

I've already hired one to look into this question and will post his respond when it comes, but frankly I trust the collective wisdom here for a practical solution.

If that's the case, as a matter of normal business practice they should have filed it, especially on a $7500 job.If they haven't done so yet, and with the information you have already provided, I would be very comfortable calling in a lawyer and letting said lawyer off their leash, so-to-speak.In the meantime, and with your attorney's blessing, get another contractor out there pronto.

After 26 years of practicing Criminal Law, I have decided it is time for a career change.  

(e) Subsection (d) does not limit the purchaser's remedy against the seller for other false, misleading, or deceptive acts or practices actionable in a suit brought under Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code.Applicability Note [see section 3(c) of SB 198]:The changes in law made by § 5.069 apply only to transactions involving executory contracts for conveyance for which negotiations begin on or after September 1, 2001.

So even pursuing and completing does not put you in a position to go out and practice, which shouldn't be a conflict of interest.

I'm in the process of getting my real estate license in the state of Ohio and intend to practice part time while holding down a standard W2 job.  

Are there any real advantages to using a home warranty company over self insuring and practicing preventative maintenance?

This is a standard practice in the state of Virginia at least.