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We received a letter from a lawyer on behalf of a contractor who claims we owe money that we do not owe....
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He claimed the project was done turnkey when we actually were the ones that ended up paying for the materials and we had to hire someone to finish plus redo much of what his people did(we have receipts). He came around a couple of times and then no response when emailing, calling or texting. The invoice sent through the lawyer is incorrect information and we had never seen it. Do we contact that lawyer and let them know they have incorrect information or do we need a lawyer to handle?
Adam A StudnickiPersonal Injury LawyerScottsdale, AZ ·
You can handle it either way. If you feel comfortable negotiating this, you can do it yourself. Or you can hire a lawyer. An in-between option may be to pay a lawyer for an hour of their time to review the situation and get advice on how to handle it.
You can try to handle the negotiations yourself if you have before and after pictures, receipts, your original agreement, proof of what you paid them so far, etc.
But, if this contractor has hired an attorney, you should, in the least, contact a local attorney who can look at the letter and the documents you have. That lawyer may be able to tell you exactly what this contractor is after and why.
Many attorneys give free consultations, take advantage of that.
Good luck with your case.
You can go either way, but if you do decide to handle it on your own (at least to start) be certain you do everything in writing. Attach copies of what documentation you have but keep the originals. Communicating in writing is the best way to protect yourself and not have any serious misunderstandings.
The contractor should be entitled to payment for the value of the work actually performed, but you should also get the benefit of the bargain you made with him. That being said, it is often in your best interests to find a reasonable compromise to avoid liens on your house. If you cannot get a reasonable conclusion, you should certainly hire counsel to help protect your rights to your investment.
