Is this normal? (client won't pay for completed work)

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Hypothetical question

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

client won't pay for completed work. I've been dealing with this for about 13 weeks 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 $128,000.

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

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Been there. Here's what I learned.

Don't make the same mistake I did -- is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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

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NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. Of course the details matter a lot here.

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The statute of limitations varies by state and contract type. Check yours.