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Single Member LLC in Tennessee — piercing the corporate veil concern

Started by worried_trader_TX · Jul 5, 2025 · 1,671 views · 20 replies
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worried_trader_TX OP

Quick background on my situation in Tennessee — any input appreciated.

piercing the corporate veil concern. I've been dealing with this for about 9 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already done some research online but the other party is not cooperating.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

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VCAnalyst_SF

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

CA
ConsumerAdvocate

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

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MusicProducer_ATL

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

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confused_homeowner_2024

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

AF
asking_for_friend_creator_help

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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confused_employee_help

Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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NurseUnion_Rep

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

RM
RestaurantOwner_Miami

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under the relevant statute, actionable.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

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NurseUnion_Rep

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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anon_trader_2024

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

PJ
Paralegal_Jen

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

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worried_freelancer_advice

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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desperate_employee_2024

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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seeking_advice_employee_CA

Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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newbie_trader_OH

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

NL
NursePractitioner_LA

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

RM
RestaurantOwner_Miami

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

HM
help_me_trader_advice

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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asking_for_friend_investor_CA

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.