<p>If it has already been 2 years and you have nothing in writing to substantiate the agreement, you are probably outside the statute of limitations and it is too late to sue.</p>
<p>The type of lawsuit you are talking about one brought on “common counts” - but because the agreement was oral, the statute of limitations to bring the action is two years. In any event, you would still need some kind of records of your own to document the number of hours you worked and/or the actual work you produced – when you sue, you have the burden of proof.</p>
<p>I’m sorry – it sounds like you really were cheated out of money you were owed. However, these things do happen – in the future, try to get all agreements in writing and if you aren’t paid as promised for a service, by all means stop working until you are paid. You’ll have to take this as a learning experience. Obviously an expensive one – but at least you will know how to protect your rights in the future.</p>