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Legal Book Recommendation — self-representation

Started by newbie_driver_NY · Sep 12, 2024 · 920 views · 11 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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newbie_driver_NY OP

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

legal podcasts recommendations. I've been dealing with this for about 5 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already tried to resolve this directly but did not get a clear answer.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

NR
NurseUnion_Rep

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

TF
throwaway_freelancer_legal

Have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

WF
worried_freelancer_NC

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.

TB
throwaway_buyer_FL

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

SA
seeking_advice_business_owner_TX

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.

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under the relevant statute, actionable.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

NH
need_help_contractor_TX

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

VA
VCAnalyst_SF

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

FT
first_time_parent_2023

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

VA
VCAnalyst_SF

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

TF
throwaway_freelancer_OH

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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