Vendor Contract Problem — client won't pay for completed work

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

client won't pay for completed work. I've been dealing with this for about 7 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 24 months ago. I am not sure I have the original signed copy. The total amount in dispute is approximately $17,000.

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

I went through almost the exact same thing.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

I practice in this area. Here's my take on the legal issues.

There are several legal theories that could apply here. The strongest is probably UCC Article 2, which requires showing a material breach.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

I've dealt with this before.

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