Legal Question in Business Law in New York

I am under contract with a company that has stopped paying me for last 6+ mths & continued to push me to work without pay claiming failure to reach milestones. During the 6mths I made numerous attempts to resolve this with them. Most importantly I proved that failure to reach milestones was due to their own interference, lack of transparency & constantly changing expectations, which they agreed to. Having call it a truce they promised to pay me the money that is owed & that there will be no interference any more. This was 6+ wks ago. Still no money! Upon advice, I stopped all communication with them & stopped work. They have tried to reach out 2-3 times. I have ignored their attempts. I have also NOT written to them advising them it is due to their failure to lack of payment. Should I?

Asked on 4/12/14, 3:15 am

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Marshall Isaacs Marshall R. Isaacs, Attorney At Law

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Don't write anything yet! You could memorialize something which could easily make your life more difficult. I see this happen ALL the time.

The first thing any attorney needs to know is whether you had a written or oral contract and the terms in either case. I would call an attorney as soon as possible. Many of us will give you an answer right over the phone.

Answered on 4/12/14, 9:14 am

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Frank Natoli Natoli-Legal, LLC

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I agree. Say nothing until you have had your own lawyer review the contract along with all the facts and circumstances. You may say something that can injure you without even realizing it.

If you would like to discuss further over a free phone consult, feel free to contact me anytime that is convenient.

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Frank

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Answered on 4/12/14, 9:50 am

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