ghostwriter wants credit

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Hypothetical question

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?

Illustrative response

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.

Illustrative response

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