Am I the only one dealing with angel investor wants board seat??

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

angel investor wants board seat. I've been dealing with this for about 5 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already consulted briefly with a lawyer but the other party is not cooperating.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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

A lot of people mess up by is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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

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This is really helpful, thank you. I've been dealing with a similar situation and didn't know where to start. Saved this thread for reference.