[langsoul-com]

Founder has no money to pay for lawyers. No doubt those fees would bankrupt the company completely.

[deaddodo]

It's important to note that legal fees can be deferred in California, for this exact reason.

In addition, if they have a strong case and a law firm believes they could gain more than their fees, they'll often still take the case.

In other words: Do not let the idea of vague "legal fees" scare you off from pursuing a genuine grievance. At least consult with a few law firms.