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Please help with ghostwriter wants credit

Started by plea_bargain_bob_2 · Mar 28, 2025 · 1,784 views · 6 replies
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plea_bargain_bob_2 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 11 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 14 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $62,000.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

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katelyn.b_18

Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services honestly.

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practical_advice_21

Following this thread — +1, same situation. Hoping for good news.

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tyler_92_34

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.

JW
Justin_W_14

Every time I see a post like this...

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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fine_print_reader_9

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

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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plea_bargain_bob_2

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I had to go over their head/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.