Q: Contractor did not complete services
A contractor was hired to remove trees on my property, and asked for payment in full and never completed the work. It has been a month of excuses and promises of a refund with no results. I told him I would seek legal avenues, and he told me he would dissolve the LLC / declare bankruptcy if I did so I would not see any refunds. My question - what avenue do I have here or am I screwed out of my money?
A: You can sue the company and him personally. Allowing an attorney, like me, to evaluate, organize, send a demand and draft your conciliation complaint (up to $15,000) may be a wise investment. A well polished complaint will not only provide the judge a solid foundation to rule in your favor, but a detailed outline on which to base your oral argument. It would provide you a distinct advantage over the opposing party. Some attorneys provide this service and most do not.
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