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co-founder leaving before cliff — sharing my story

Started by sue_me_maybe_27 · Jun 9, 2025 · 1,132 views · 4 replies
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sue_me_maybe_27 OP

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

co-founder leaving before cliff. I've been dealing with this for about 4 months now and the situation isn't improving.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

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exhibit_a_hole_10

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

The #1 mistake I see here is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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order_in_the_court_22

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.

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henry_h1b_38

I've formed companies in both Delaware and Wyoming. For a small business with no outside investors, Wyoming is usually better — no state income tax, no franchise tax, and strong privacy protections.

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quinn_f_2

If you're thinking about an S-Corp election, run the numbers first. It only makes sense once your net income is above ~$40-50k. Below that, the payroll costs eat up any tax savings.