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Thanks for your reply. I understand lawyers are the last resort, I was hoping for other interim steps before incurring legal fees.

by anon29022014 13y ago

carlosdp 13y ago
From an outside perspective given what you wrote, it seems like you're already at the last resort. If they were bold enough to lie to an accelerator, they won't likely listen to anything but the threat of a lawsuit at this point. Just my humble opinion anyways.
edanm 13y ago
Lawyers should be your first resort in legal issues like this. No one here, even actual lawyers, can give you the kind of tailored-for-your-exact-circumstances advice that a real-life lawyers can. I wish this weren't the case, but it is. In terms of money, most lawyers will at least give you a preliminary meeting for free to hear where you stand, and some will be able to take your work on contingency (I have no idea if that's reasonable in this type of case, though). So at least getting a first impression of your chances shouldn't cost you anything but time.
quaunaut 13y ago
While I totally understand not wanting to incur legal fees, don't think of Lawyers as the last result. Good lawyers make things clear, especially when you're otherwise not super well defined as a business. Is that to say they're the first go-to? Of course not. But the moment you get the feeling like you're getting bent over a barrel, you get a lawyer. You don't wait, you contact them and at the very least get a clear idea of the direction you should probably move in.
cookingrobot 13y ago
Lawyers will (in my experience) give you a free consultation to understand your situation and explains some options before there are any fees.
- anon29022014 13y ago
  I hadn't considered that - thanks for the advice. I've now requested a consultation.
  - gojomo 13y ago
    Do many free initial consultations, with different lawyers! Each will have a different take, adding something to your understanding, unless you happen into the world's best at these issues on your first inquiry. Maybe you'll then rack up fees with one... but maybe instead you'll just know how to protect your rights, if the venture takes off, and then return to that lawyer years later to collect. (No out-of-pocket costs up front.)
  - unclebucknasty 13y ago
    Request them from a few attorneys to get a better array of choices. As with anything, attorneys come in a wide variety of abilities and styles. Recommendations are optimal. Also try to get at least one who is agressive in the mix. If they all corroborate one another, then that in itself is a statement. The difference in suggested recourse and the outcome itself can be night and day depending on your counsel.
ronaldx 13y ago
If you are really too uncomfortable to meet in person, there are few other interim options and you probably need a lawyer if you want to take this further. I would suggest that you reconsider meeting in person - this is a good interim step that will help you to understand exactly what the situation is. Of course, it's sensible to insist that any agreement is made in writing.
kevinpet 13y ago
Going to court is the last resort. Asking a lawyer for advice on a legal matter is not the last resort.
- anon29022014 13y ago
  Thats a really important distinction I hadn't made in my head, thanks for the advice

Thanks for your reply. I understand lawyers are the last resort, I was hoping for other interim steps before incurring legal fees.

carlosdp 13y ago

From an outside perspective given what you wrote, it seems like you're already at the last resort. If they were bold enough to lie to an accelerator, they won't likely listen to anything but the threat of a lawsuit at this point. Just my humble opinion anyways.

edanm 13y ago

Lawyers should be your first resort in legal issues like this. No one here, even actual lawyers, can give you the kind of tailored-for-your-exact-circumstances advice that a real-life lawyers can. I wish this weren't the case, but it is. In terms of money, most lawyers will at least give you a preliminary meeting for free to hear where you stand, and some will be able to take your work on contingency (I have no idea if that's reasonable in this type of case, though). So at least getting a first impression of your chances shouldn't cost you anything but time.

quaunaut 13y ago

While I totally understand not wanting to incur legal fees, don't think of Lawyers as the last result. Good lawyers make things clear, especially when you're otherwise not super well defined as a business. Is that to say they're the first go-to? Of course not. But the moment you get the feeling like you're getting bent over a barrel, you get a lawyer. You don't wait, you contact them and at the very least get a clear idea of the direction you should probably move in.

cookingrobot 13y ago

Lawyers will (in my experience) give you a free consultation to understand your situation and explains some options before there are any fees.

anon29022014 13y ago
I hadn't considered that - thanks for the advice. I've now requested a consultation.
- gojomo 13y ago
  Do many free initial consultations, with different lawyers! Each will have a different take, adding something to your understanding, unless you happen into the world's best at these issues on your first inquiry. Maybe you'll then rack up fees with one... but maybe instead you'll just know how to protect your rights, if the venture takes off, and then return to that lawyer years later to collect. (No out-of-pocket costs up front.)
- unclebucknasty 13y ago
  Request them from a few attorneys to get a better array of choices. As with anything, attorneys come in a wide variety of abilities and styles. Recommendations are optimal. Also try to get at least one who is agressive in the mix. If they all corroborate one another, then that in itself is a statement. The difference in suggested recourse and the outcome itself can be night and day depending on your counsel.

ronaldx 13y ago

If you are really too uncomfortable to meet in person, there are few other interim options and you probably need a lawyer if you want to take this further. I would suggest that you reconsider meeting in person - this is a good interim step that will help you to understand exactly what the situation is. Of course, it's sensible to insist that any agreement is made in writing.

kevinpet 13y ago

Going to court is the last resort. Asking a lawyer for advice on a legal matter is not the last resort.

anon29022014 13y ago
Thats a really important distinction I hadn't made in my head, thanks for the advice