Why Freelancers Should Consider Legal Consultation Early
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Hi everyone,
As many of us here are freelancers, developers, or run small online businesses, we often focus heavily on skills and clients but forget about the legal side of freelancing.
Understanding your rights when a client refuses payment, knowing how to draft a simple agreement, or even learning how to legally protect your code and intellectual property can save you from major issues later. This is where getting legal consultation early can make a big difference, even if you think your projects are “too small” to need it.
I recently found a helpful resource discussing legal basics for freelancers and small business owners, including how to handle disputes, agreements, and payment issues:
Have any of you here ever faced client disputes, payment delays, or issues with your code being reused without permission? Did you seek any legal help, or how did you handle it?
Would love to hear your experiences so we can all learn how to protect our work better
