Consumer Protection

“Honesty is the best policy — unfortunately, not everyone conducts business honestly.”

When it comes to consumer protection lawsuits, you need to work with an experienced consumer protection attorney who will vigorously advocate on your behalf. Contact us to discuss all your options and get your case started.

Too many times, people facing financial difficulties are unfairly harassed by collection companies seeking to take advantage of them in violation of laws designed to protect them. In other cases, people get into financial trouble because they were ripped off, taken advantage of by an adhesion contract, sold a lemon, or were the victim of some other type of consumer fraud.

If any of these scenarios apply to you, we can help. Unlike many bankruptcy firms, our office is managed by a former chairperson of the Consumer Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan — with considerable experience representing victims of consumer fraud and overzealous collection agencies.

Common Consumer Protection Cases

Consumer protection cases usually fall into one or more of the following categories:

• Unfair, Deceptive or Abusive Acts and Practices (UDAP), including:
  • Dishonest and fraudulent conduct
  • Misleading advertising
  • Using the “fine print” to take advantage of the consumer
  • Bait-and-switch tactics
• Debt collector abuse — violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
• Improper credit reporting — violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
• Mortgage fraud
• Robocalls and telemarketer abuse — violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
• Landlord-tenant disputes (where the landlord takes advantage of the tenant)
• Violations of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCPA)

Customized Legal Protection

Our attorneys are trained to pursue all available legal remedies to stop fraudulent or unethical business practices and help you, the consumer, fight for your rights. We draw on our knowledge of both federal and Michigan consumer protection laws to shelter you from unfair and deceptive practices including mortgage fraud, undelivered goods, and phony appraisals. We also handle lemon-law and other warranty claims and help you prevent debt collector abuse and identity theft.

To protect your rights, call our office at 248-417-9800 or contact us online to set up a free, no-obligation, confidential consultation. Our phone lines are available 24 hours a day.

Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 528 we are required to state that we are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.