Louisville, KY asked in Contracts, Civil Litigation and Collections for Kentucky

Q: I need help getting $10,000 back from a contractor who is not showing up and is ghosting me.

The fence guy did 4 days of work over the last 2 months. Has not responded to calls or texts the last week. Has his house, tractor, truck and other items now listed for sale. His tractor is sitting on my property. What are my options to get my money back?

2 Lawyer Answers
Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
Answered
  • Collections Lawyer
  • Jacksonville, FL

A: You should see an attorney first thing Monday morning; a lawsuit may be your only avenue.

Timothy Denison agrees with this answer

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
Answered
  • Consumer Law Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY
  • Licensed in Kentucky

A: You need to hire a civil litigator who is familiar with breach of contracts especially in construction stylings.

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