Freelance Contract Dispute - event venue cancellation policy dispute

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Hypothetical question

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

event venue cancellation policy dispute. I've been dealing with this for about 3 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 24 months ago. I am not sure I have the original signed copy. The total amount in dispute is approximately $4,000.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

Illustrative response

Have you reviewed the dispute resolution clause? Many contracts require arbitration first.

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Have you reviewed the dispute resolution clause? Many contracts require arbitration first.

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Get everything in writing going forward. Verbal agreements are hard to enforce.

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Have you reviewed the dispute resolution clause? Many contracts require arbitration first.

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Check if there's a choice of law provision. That determines which state's law applies.