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ghostwriter wants credit

Started by quinn_t_31 · Sep 23, 2024 · 2,791 views · 6 replies
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quinn_t_31 OP

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

ghostwriter wants credit. I've been dealing with this for about 15 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 5 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $130,000.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

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quinn_t_5

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

What trips people up most is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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brandon.w_3

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

JW
julia.w_19

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

JU
justmyopinion_5

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

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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need_advice_asap_2

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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ParalegalMeg_22

Following this thread — Bookmarking this. Dealing with almost the exact same thing.