Consumer Law



Consumer protection is government regulation to protect the interests of consumers. The terms "consumer law" and "consumer protection law" refer to state and federal consumer protection and product safety statutes and regulations that restrict or prohibit deceptive trade practices such as the Consumer Protection Act. These laws cover many topics, such as credit repair, warranties, internet scams, food safety, and identify theft. On the federal level, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the main agency enforcing consumer protection statutes through the use of "industry guides" and enforcement of consumer protection statutes such as the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the Consumer Credit Protection Act. Access more information here in the consumer protection law practice center.

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Do-it-Yourself Legal Forms
-  Acknowledgement of Customer Complaint-  General Business Agreement
-  Amendment of Agreement-  General Contractor Agreement
-  Breach of Contract Notice-  Small Claims Service
-  Consignment Agreement-  Termination of Contract
 
Legal articles focusing on Consumer Law
Collecting on Small Claims Judgments
There are several methods to collect on a judgment awarded in small claims court. It's best if the debtor agrees to a payment plan. But if the debtor won't pay, you may need the court's help to order payments, put a lien on the debtor's property, or garnish the debtor's wages or bank account.
Buying A Used Car Privately
Buying a used car from a private seller can be an unnerving experience. But there's a lot you can do to make sure you're getting a good deal. Do your research ahead of time and know what make, model and year of car you're after.
What You Must Know Before Co-Signing A Loan
Give careful thought and consideration to the worst-case scenarios if you're asked to cosign loan. The cosigner is responsible for repaying a loan when the borrower defaults.
Contesting a Contract
You have every intention of honoring your contracts, but you may avoid having to fulfill a contract under a number of circumstances. These include fraud, mistake, and lack or failure of consideration. Defenses to contract can arise at the time a contract's made and even afterward.
Finding Legal Help for Consumer Issues
It's sometimes difficult to find a lawyer who will represent a single consumer in a legal dispute, often because there's not enough money involved to make it cost-efficient to hire someone. There are several options for solving your problem, including hiring a lawyer.

Ask a Lawyer - Consumer Law questions answered by leading lawyers
I had filed my answer at the court clerk office for consumer debt and now I have a court date. How s
When you enter a verbal agreement over the phone, is it still binding if it is a minor who lied abou
Who should I contact regarding threatening calls from someone claiming that I owe money that I do no
This person has identified himself as Officer Rogers and will not give me anymore information. He makes random calls to my work place, calling several ties demanding that I give him my banking information to pay off this debt. He states he''s callng from easycash and his representative wants nothing to do with me. He has spoken to co-workers, my manager, and not he wants to contact human resources. I have told him it is a fradulent call and stop harassing me at work but he is very persistant and will not stop calling. Somehow, he has obtained my social security number. I have contacted Baltimore City non-emergency line and the State''s Attorney''s office Please advise me on what I should do when he calls again, because hanging up on him is not working.
In my foreclosure the 1st and 2nd mortgages were extinguished in return for my not pursuing the inva
to United Guaranty. Now, United Guaranty is sending me dunning letters that I owe them. What recourse do i have in Housing court? Do i go to Superior Court with a 93A? I was unable to lease a car and had to buy a car with a 20% interest rate because of what the bank has done to my credit.
Hi. I''m trying to determine what the phrase "within 15 days" means.
For example, if I purchased something Dec 19th and had "within 15 days" from the date of purchase, to pay in total, until what date would I have to pay? Would it be Jan 2nd? How are the days counted? 19, 20, 21....1, 2 OR 20, 21, 22...1, 2, 3? Thanks for your input.
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Consumer Law Lawyer Web Sites
 
 -  Mississippi Law - Cumbest, Cumbest, Hunter & Mccormick, P.A.
 -  Missouri Lawyers - Case, Rajnoha & Boudreau
 -  Solano County Attorney - Favaro, Lavezzo, Gill, Caretti & Heppell A Professional Corporation
 -  Kern County Lawyer - Law Office Of Benjamin R. Greene And Associates
 -  Kern County Law - Thompson Law