Legal Question in Business Law in California

Re: Non payment

You should attempt to collect from the person with whom you contracted. You should also attempt to confirm the details of the oral agreement and obtain confirmation from the other side of those details if possible.

If you have to sue you generally must do so in the defendant's state, although if the contract was entered or to be performed in your state, it is possible to sue in your state.

J. Caleb Donner

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Re: Non payment

Please contact my office at 714 363 0220 to set up an appointment. I would like to review your written documentation including any letters. We handle cases throughout California. We can review your documentation by fax and speak with you by phone. Do you only have an oral claim for hours worked?

Re: Non payment

You may sue in the resident county of the contractor. Call me directly at (619) 222-3504.

Re: Non payment

Verbal contracts require proof of the details to win. Obviously you wouldn't work for free, but the terms may be in dispute. Regardless, if it is under $5000, sue in small claims. If it is much over that, then sue in Superior Court. If you were really an independent contractor, the Labor Commissioner would probably not take your filing - they are charged with helping 'employees'. You could talk to them to confirm that. If you need to file in court, you probably should hire an attorney if it is substantial, in order to make sure the case is handled correctly. Contact me if interested in having counsel at either the Labor Commissioner or in court.