Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.
day trader wash sale confusion. I've been dealing with this for about 16 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have already tried to resolve this directly but got conflicting advice.
Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?
Dealt with this exact thing last year.
The thing that gets people is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.
I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
I was in your shoes about 6 months ago. Lawyer helped me sort it out pretty quick.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.
Following this thread — This is eerily similar to what I'm dealing with. Keep us posted?
Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
I've dealt with this before.
In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.
Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.
I think half the threads here are about this exact issue.
I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
Similar thing happened to me. The attorney I spoke with laid out options I didn't even know existed.
I talked to a lawyer when this happened to me. Worth every penny.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
The thing that gets people is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.
Attorney here. Here's my take on the legal issues.
The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level, the relevant statute. Your state may provide additional protections.
Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.