so shopify froze my payments happened...

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Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

Shopify froze my payments. I've been dealing with this for about 7 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The amount being held/disputed is approximately $47,041. I have tried contacting their legal department 8 times with no resolution.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

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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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If you can swing it, a consultation is probably your best next move here.

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

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You could try handling it yourself but honestly a lawyer speeds things up 10x.