I can't believe software license audit threat is even legal

English isn't my first language so bear with me. Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

software license audit threat. I've been dealing with this for about 14 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 21 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $95,000.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

This is one of those situations where even a quick legal consult pays for itself.

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

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.

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. Caveat: I'm not your lawyer and this isn't legal advice lol

Attorney here. Here's my take on the legal issues.

There are several legal theories that could apply here. The strongest is probably common law contract principles, which requires showing unconscionable.

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