Q: Where to take legal action for an invoice nonpayment when the client is in a different state?
Hi,
One of my clients has failed to pay the remainder of an invoice ($2000) that was due months ago. Every month I remind him and he comes up with excuses. I've been very patient and understanding but its been too long and I want to take legal action.
I am Freelance Visual Effects artist based in NYC and the work was done for a client in LA (From my home studio in NYC). So my question is: where is the jurisdiction and where should I file a complain/lawsuit and generally how o go about it?
Thank you in advance
A:
Often, a contract between parties specifies jurisdiction. If yours does not, consider adding that provision.
Depending on the facts, jurisdiction may lie in New York, California or both.
It doesn't pay to retain counsel for a $2,000.00 claim.
Have a free telephone consultation with counsel.
Jack
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