Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Georgia

My first question is why did you wait two years?

My second is that you contradict yourself and say you didn't have a contract but then say you agreed on everything in email (which may prove a contract).

Show the emails to a lawyer and determine if you have a case.

Susan,

If your boss asked you to do work for a fee and you did the work, you had a contract.

The problem is that you are or were in Taiwan and he is in the US. Where is he located? That is where you are going to need to sue him if you hope to get any chance of recovery.

I would talk to an employment or general civil contract lawyer about this. Do not delay any further. States have different statutes of limitations and while they are usually 4 to 6 years for contracts I would not delay.

You should start by paying the lawyer to consult with you about your situation and review of the emails. If this has not been done, I would then have the lawyer send your ex-boss a letter so you will need the boss' physical address. The lawyer can demand payment. While your boss can easily ignore you, he will have a more difficult time ignoring the lawyer. If he does not respond favorably to the lawyer, then you may want to pursue a lawsuit. The lawsuit will depend on how much is owed. Most states have limits for small claims actions. You may or may not need a lawyer for small claims but when you get the consult with the lawyer he/she can discuss this with you.

If you are in regular trial court, you will definitely need a lawyer for that. Again, the cost depends on how much is owed. Some states divide their court into divisions (in Georgia for example there is Superior Court and State court; Superior Courts handle civil cases over $10,000 usually).