Today at 10:30 am I have the unfortunate pleasure of having to meet with my business attorney to begin, what will probably end up as, a lawsuit against one of my clients. I am having to do this because this client is refusing to pay me for design work that I have completed and delivered. I'm not talking a small amount of work either. I did a logo design (which is currently being used by this client.), a tri-fold menu/brochure of their services, 9 or 10 business cards, a postcard for mail outs, a gift certificate/card, a 20% off coupon/card, and web design. All of which, except for the web site, is currently being used to generate income for this client. This client is benefiting from my work but I have received nothing in return. I have sent certified letters and emails asking this person to contact me. I have tried to communicate to this client that I will do whatever they need me to do..... set up a payment plan, whatever, to help them out. I have told this person in the emails I have sent that I don't expect them to pay the entire amount at once. Just please contact me so we can talk.
So far when I have called, which has been numerous times, this client has not been in the office. Right. My wife has called 2 times and spoken with this person regarding this issue but will not speak with me. This has been going on for the last month and a half or so. And we are not talking about a small amount of money. If it were only a few hundred dollars I would move on and write if off of my taxes at the end of the year. But this...... this is several thousand dollars. I can't just walk away from this. This client is putting me in a position that I don't want to be in. I don't like having to force someone to do the right thing but in this case I have no choice.
The good thing is that I learned a long time ago to save everything. I have every email this client has ever sent me and that I sent to them. I shouldn't have any trouble proving my case. Unfortunately I have to use a lawyer to do it. I'll keep you posted.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
...And So It Begins.
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2 comments:
Wow. Good luck.
It sucks having to force people to give you what you're owed, but people don't always do the right thing.
I hope you have signed contracts or estimates.
Bro, I gave the attorney over 200 pages of documentation. Emails, certified letters, etc. He said I'm good.
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