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CPA/Accountant Liability: lawyer charging for work not done

Started by brandon.w_27 · Feb 17, 2024 · 960 views · 8 replies
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brandon.w_27 OP

I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

lawyer charging for work not done. I've been dealing with this for about 3 months now and the situation isn't improving.

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

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

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diana_v_12

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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jenny_2024_10

Tbh i've dealt with this before.

The trap most people fall into is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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trying_buyer_35

The statute of limitations varies by state and contract type. Check yours.

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just_here_2

I'd recommend having a contracts attorney review this. The initial consult is usually free.

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also_here_32

Get everything in writing going forward. Verbal agreements are hard to enforce.

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random_startup_96

The statute of limitations varies by state and contract type. Check yours.

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stuck_freelancer_98

This is exactly why I started documenting everything from day one.

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curious_freelancer_58

Document everything. I can't stress this enough.