Attorney Fee Dispute | home inspector missed major defect

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Hypothetical question

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

home inspector missed major defect. I've been dealing with this for about 11 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already tried to resolve this directly but the other party is not cooperating.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

Illustrative response

Non-compete agreements are increasingly unenforceable. California bans them entirely. The FTC proposed a nationwide ban (though it's been challenged). Check your state's specific rules before assuming you're bound.