dealing with crypto exchange froze my withdrawal

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Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

crypto exchange froze my withdrawal. I've been dealing with this for about 13 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The amount being held/disputed is approximately $4,364. I have tried contacting customer support 10 times with no resolution.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

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

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

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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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NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That said every case is different so take this with a grain of salt.

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NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. Obviously I don't know all the details of your situation though.

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

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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 ngl.

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

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

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NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. Take the above with a huge disclaimer that I'm just some person on the internet.

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Been there. Here's what I learned.

The #1 mistake I see here is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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Following this - also dealing with LP token tax treatment questions.

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Make sure you're tracking cost basis correctly. That's where most people mess up with yield farming.

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I use TokenTax and it handles most DeFi protocols automatically now.