Shelburne, VT asked in Contracts for New York

Q: Is there a legal procedure to use when following up w/ clients that have ceased communications re: outstanding payment?

Client confirmed over email and text that payment would be triggered, and has ceased all communication after payment was not executed via wire and followed up on. Would like to discuss next steps and verbiage to use to stimulate cooperation while not damaging working relationship.

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Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
Answered
  • Little Neck, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: One approach could be to use a polite memo expressing concern over the cessation of communications, conveying your wishes to preserve your valued working relationship. If that does not result in resuming communications, you could arrange a consult with an attorney to review the matter in greater detail. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
Answered
  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: I am not sure what you are asking. If you are being ignored you can hire a lawyer to write a letter, or just sue. Either way, the working relationship will be damaged but what is the value of a working relationship where you work for free.

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