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Urgent: option pool shuffle diluting founders

Started by allison.m_17 · Aug 25, 2025 · 1,626 views · 10 replies
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allison.m_17 OP

Honestly which is wild, looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

option pool shuffle diluting founders. I've been dealing with this for about 15 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already tried to resolve this directly but the other party is not cooperating....

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

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tyler_92_21

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.

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pro_se_disaster_6

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

Most folks screw this up by is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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Justin_W_14

The #1 mistake I see here is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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exhibit_a_hole_30

This is one of those situations where even a quick legal consult pays for itself.

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case_dismissed_69_12

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

JB
jason.b_16

Look, this happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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fine_print_reader_16

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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TransactionalLaw_Dan_20

NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. But don't just take my word for it, get real legal advice.

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TaxPro_CPA_14

I went through almost the exact same thing.

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.

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alex_p_nyc_22

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