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You're asking what your legal recourse is. For that you need to speak to a lawyer, who will need — at a minimum — knowledge of what jurisdiction this is, what t

You're asking what your legal recourse is. For that you need to speak to a lawyer, who will need — at a minimum — knowledge of what jurisdiction this is, what the specific acts are that you allege are harassment, and what evidence (e-mails? the voicemail? witnesses?) exists. For what it's worth, I personally don't think you have a strong case (or, rather, you likely wouldn't in a context in which I practice). Much of your post is bare assertions and conclusions. The only specific facts you present are that, on Friday night, you said you were available by phone if anything went wrong, and the next day he tried to contact you by phone, but you didn't respond. Everything else — "psychotic," "unreasonable," whether something is "pointing out problems" or just "complaining" — is subjective. However, IANYL.

mgarfias 5y ago
Oh sure. It’s totally my perception. I can say that the voicemail was confusing and very very angry. I just wanted to know if these kinda of threats were something worth spending the time to find an attorney. If it’s not at all something that might be actionable, my efforts are better spent elsewhere.
- torstenvl 5y ago
  The practice of law, in the U.S. at least, contemplates something called an initial consultation. In that situation, you are a "prospective client" under ABA Model Rule of Professional Responsibility 1.18. https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/rule_1_18_duties_of_prospective_client/ https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibili... This generally means the information you provide is confidential and that attorney cannot represent the opposing party against you in that same matter. Many initial consultations are free or cheap. Think of it as a brief evaluation period to see if an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction who practices employment law thinks the case is worthwhile (and whether you feel comfortable with that attorney). You'll get a better idea of your situation from an initial consultation than you will from random Internet dudes like me spouting off at the mouth on HN.

mgarfias 5y ago

Oh sure. It’s totally my perception. I can say that the voicemail was confusing and very very angry. I just wanted to know if these kinda of threats were something worth spending the time to find an attorney. If it’s not at all something that might be actionable, my efforts are better spent elsewhere.

torstenvl 5y ago
The practice of law, in the U.S. at least, contemplates something called an initial consultation. In that situation, you are a "prospective client" under ABA Model Rule of Professional Responsibility 1.18. https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/rule_1_18_duties_of_prospective_client/ https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibili... This generally means the information you provide is confidential and that attorney cannot represent the opposing party against you in that same matter. Many initial consultations are free or cheap. Think of it as a brief evaluation period to see if an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction who practices employment law thinks the case is worthwhile (and whether you feel comfortable with that attorney). You'll get a better idea of your situation from an initial consultation than you will from random Internet dudes like me spouting off at the mouth on HN.