[roedog88]

I don't think you overreacted. I would find it difficult to trust a consultant who pulled a bait-and-switch on me.

An alternative to firing them might have been to re-negotiate their fees based on the less known designer, or to defer payment until the job was finished to your satisfaction.

But given the breach of trust, I don't think canceling the contract was out of line. Especially if staying with them would require extra oversight and heartburn.

[gte910h]

He didn't hire a consultant. He hired a consulting company. BIG difference.

[tptacek]

It shouldn't be. Plenty of up-and-up companies subcontract, but they tell you that sooner than the day the project kicks off.