Upwork Holding My Money — crypto exchange froze my withdrawal

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

crypto exchange froze my withdrawal. I've been dealing with this for about 5 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The amount being held/disputed is approximately $35,600. I have tried contacting customer support 2 times with no resolution.

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

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.

Based on what you've described, you likely have a viable claim under Regulation E. The standard is whether a reasonable person would find the conduct an unauthorized electronic fund transfer.

You should consult with a local attorney who handles these cases. Many offer free initial consultations.

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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

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 send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

Been there. Here's what I learned.

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

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

I've dealt with this before.

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

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