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DIY Legal Question — small claims

Started by confused_buyer_2024 · Jul 31, 2024 · 1,888 views · 11 replies
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confused_buyer_2024 OP

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

AI lawyer chatbots replacing attorneys. I've been dealing with this for about 15 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

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

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

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need_help_tenant_2022

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

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.

The practical consideration here is cost vs. potential recovery. For disputes under $10K, small claims court is often the best route.

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ConsumerAdvocate

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

RL
RetiredLawyer_FL

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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GigWorker_LA

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

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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VCAnalyst_SF

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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FreelancerKate

I went through almost the exact same thing.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

JC
just_curious_tenant_WA

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

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NursePractitioner_LA

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

TB
throwaway_buyer_GA

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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confused_tenant_NY

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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