Freelancer & Contractor Debt Recovery
Hammer Worldwide helps freelancers and independent contractors recover unpaid invoices from US business clients — on contingency, no cost unless we collect.
No — a written scope agreed by email, WhatsApp, or message, before the work started, is generally enough. What matters is that the price and work were agreed in writing, not the format.
One clear invoice for specific, delivered, undisputed work — not a running balance built up over many months. If you're unsure which yours is, describe it and we'll tell you honestly.
No. What matters is that your client is a US business. We work with freelancers based in the US and internationally.
That's usually enough to start. Payment promises, acknowledgment of the work, and agreed pricing in writing all count as evidence.
Generally $3,000 and above, though larger claims closer to $8,000 and up are the strongest fit.
Many collection tools and agencies only take clean, single-invoice, undisputed claims. If yours doesn't fit that mold, that doesn't mean nothing can be done — it often just means you haven't found someone willing to actually look at it. Tell us the details and we'll give you an honest read.
How We Compare
| DIY follow-up | Generalist collection agency | Hammer Worldwide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understands freelance/contractor engagements | — | Rarely | Yes |
| Cost if nothing recovered | Your time | Often a fee anyway | $0 |
| Third-party credibility with the debtor | No | Yes | Yes |
Submit your claim for a free review. Prefer to talk it through first? Say so in the form and we'll reach out at a time that works for you.
All claims reviewed in strict confidence. Response within one business day.