Howdy!
I've never been in the position where I felt I was going to have to file a small claim against anyone, let alone someone in a different state.
I have a client who is giving me the impression that they have no intention of paying me for my services.
I have been told the check is on it's way since I overnighted it (at the client's request) August 3rd.
At first, the responses to my emails and phone calls were pretty consistent, but at this point, they've tapered off completely.
I have two or three emails and one or two texts stating that the check is on it's way.
I also have my original email I sent to them to confirm the details on their design and a rough estimate of cost.
At the time of our first meeting, I received $100.00 as a deposit. As the transaction ensued ( and it did take months longer than originally anticipated) there was constant communication and offers to pay towards the balance, which I declined because it sucks to finish up a project and be paid a balance of $50.00.
I prefer to get as much at once as I can, unless the client has no other way to do it.
These were not that kind of people, or so I thought.
So now, they have their custom item, and I have no pay, no return calls, ignored emails, and texts to nowhere.
My problem is that they're in Seattle, Washington and I'm in Los Angeles, California.
I want to hold out for another 2 weeks, which will make it 6 weeks in total at that time.
I just want to know, do I file a claim in Los Angeles, or Seattle?
They did approach me and we had our original meeting in LA, all other meetings were done in Seattle.
Thanks so much!
Sue
