Haven't Been Paid?
As an NYC Freelancer You Could Be Entitled to Double the Amount.
NYC’s Freelanc Isn’t Free Act entitles freelancers to “double damages,” so if your unpaid invoice is worth $10,000, you may be legally entitled to up to $20,000.

Haven't Been Paid?
As an NYC Freelancer You Could Be Entitled to Double the Amount.
NYC’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act entitles freelancers to “double damages,” so if your unpaid invoice is worth $10,000, you may be legally entitled to up to $20,000.
Collections for NYC Freelancers
by Thompson & Skrabenek, PLLC

Attorneys John and J.R. of Thompson & Skrabanek, PLLC, are experienced and aggressive attorneys who have recovered tens-of-thousands of dollars in freelance income for their clients.
All initial consultations are free and confidential. If you decide to hire us, you often pay an initial fee as low as $100. After that, we often charge nothing unless or until we recover money for you.
According to the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs, the majority of people making claims get paid within 90 days. For many reasons, including whether we have to a file a lawsuit or not, the length of the process can vary. Some cases settle quickly; others take longer. We always do our absolute best to bring your claim to a resolution with which you are satisfied as quickly as possible.
You could do it on your own, but studies show claimants have a higher success rate, collect more money, and do so more quickly if they hire a lawyer. J.R. has decades of experience and a very high success rate. J.R. is not intimidated by the system, and he loathes those who don’t pay hard-working people.
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PayMeNYC Began with a Simple Idea
Hard-working people should be paid for their good work.
Attorney J.R. Skrabanek & John J. Thompson of Thompson & Skrabanek, PLLC work hard to get New York City freelancers what they deserve:
- Payment
- Timely Payment
- Payment in Full
John and J.R. of Thompson & Skrabanek, PLLC are aggressive litigators and tireless advocates who have recovered tens-of-thousands of dollars for their clients in unpaid wages, freelancing income, and labor law violations.
John and J.R. of Thompson & Skrabanek, PLLC have both tried dozens of cases to verdict in state and federal courts. They have successfully settled or prevailed in hundreds of cases throughout their careers, often dealing with millions of dollars at stake. In 2019, John and J.R. of Thompson & Skrabanek, PLLC won a $1.5 million dollar plaintiff’s verdict. In 2018, they were both part of the trial team for one of the 50 largest jury verdicts in Texas. Their combined expertise and achievements demonstrate their exceptional abilities as attorneys.
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PayMeNYC Began with a Simple Idea
Hard-working people should be paid for their good work.
Attorney J.R. Skrabanek & John J. Thompson of Thompson & Skrabanek, PLLC work hard to get New York City freelancers what they deserve:
- Payment
- Timely Payment
- Payment in Full
John and J.R. of Thompson & Skrabanek, PLLC are aggressive litigators and tireless advocates who have recovered tens-of-thousands of dollars for their clients in unpaid wages, freelancing income, and labor law violations.
John and J.R. of Thompson & Skrabanek, PLLC have both tried dozens of cases to verdict in state and federal courts. They have successfully settled or prevailed in hundreds of cases throughout their careers, often dealing with millions of dollars at stake. In 2019, John and J.R. of Thompson & Skrabanek, PLLC won a $1.5 million dollar plaintiff’s verdict. In 2018, they were both part of the trial team for one of the 50 largest jury verdicts in Texas. Their combined expertise and achievements demonstrate their exceptional abilities as attorneys.
J.R. Skrabanek & John J. Thompson of Thompson & Skrabanek, PLLC are aggressive litigators and tireless advocate for freelancers in New York.
We promise to always respond to you within three business days.
J.R. Skrabanek & John J. Thompson of Thompson & Skrabanek, PLLC are extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and prepared.

“J.R. was instrumental in my lawsuit and recovery against my former employer. He took a complex process and simplified and shortened it, and obtained a favorable settlement for me. J.R. was very confident but also kept my expectations realistic. I cannot recommend him enough!”
J.R. answered some questions I had regarding my legal issue about a non-paying client and was very patient and detailed in his responses. I decided to retain him and he was able to arrive at a settlement quickly – it was a pleasure working with him and I can recommend his services to anyone looking for trustworthy and competent legal counsel.
J.R. helped me recover unpaid wages from my former employer. J.R. does not back down from a challenge and guided me through the process even after the employer had the gall to claim I shouldn’t be paid for work I had performed. Well, they certainly paid in the end!
J.R. is a legal ninja! J.R. helped me navigate a very sensitive claim against my employer, and his advice was spot on the entire time. Throughout the process, I always knew he had my best interests in mind. J.R. formulated a brilliant strategy and helped me execute it to perfection.