my 409A valuation for option grants experience

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

409A valuation for option grants. I've been dealing with this for about 12 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already done some research online but the other party is not cooperating.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

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Following this thread — Same. 100% same. Please update.

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

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

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NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. Take the above with a huge disclaimer that I'm just some person on the internet ngl.

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What trips people up most is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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

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NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said every case is different so take this with a grain of salt.

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If you can swing it, a consultation is probably your best next move here.

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Just consulted with an attorney about my case. The initial consultation was free and they took it on contingency (no upfront cost, they take a percentage of the recovery). If your case has strong merits, many attorneys will work on contingency.

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Following - going through similar formation decisions.