I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.
legal podcasts recommendations. I've been dealing with this for about 6 weeks 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?
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.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Update: successfully resolved my dispute through arbitration. Total time from filing to award was about 4 months. The arbitrator awarded me the full amount plus attorney fees because the contract had a prevailing party clause. Always check if your contract has fee-shifting provisions.
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.