Consumer Fraud Lawyers
1,161 verified consumer fraud attorneys across the United States. Find experienced Consumer Fraud counsel to evaluate your case, explain your options, and represent you through every stage of the legal process.
Jordan A. Shaw is a partner at Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP.
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Susan Chana Lask is a lawyer practicing appeals & us supreme court, civil rights, divorce and child custody and 14 other areas of law. Susan received ...
Pi Sigma Alpha; Eta Sigma Phi; Phi Delta Phi. Member, University of Florida International Law Journal, 1986-1987.
Elliot Jason Conn is a lawyer practicing lemon law, warranty law, consumer fraud and 6 other areas of law. Elliot received a B.A. degree from Colgate ...
Scott M. Cohen is consumer protection attorney concentrating his practice in lemon law, breach of warranty and automotive fraud matters.
When the World Is On Your Shoulders, We've Got Your Back! Personal professional legal experience you can count on when you need it the most with well ...
Partner, Fellig Schwartz, LLC and predecessor, since 2002. Town Justice, Town of Monroe, NY - January 2018 to present Member, Orange County Magistrate...
David Robert Buchanan is a lawyer practicing antitrust, catastrophic injury, class actions and 17 other areas of law. David Robert received a B.S. deg...
We represent consumers everyday who want and deserve an accurate credit report. My firm works tirelessly to right the wrongs of identity theft, credit...
Sean Phillip Saval is a lawyer practicing civil practice, consumer fraud, appellate practice and 4 other areas of law. Sean received a B.A. degree fro...
John Farrest Taylor is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, civil rights, consumer fraud and 18 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Univer...
Daniel M. Reilly is a lawyer practicing class actions, civil trials, complex commercial litigation and 8 other areas of law.
Drew was born and raised in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, where he attended Choctawhatchee High School. He is the son of Vince Bruner of Fort Walton and...
Christopher Joseph Heavens is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, tort litigation, personal injury and 108 other areas of law. Christopher recei...
Angelica Maria Ornelas is a lawyer practicing class actions, consumer fraud, complex litigation and 2 other areas of law. Angelica received a B.A. deg...
Sean Harris is a lawyer practicing aviation & aerospace, aviation crashes and injuries, bad faith insurance claims and 40 other areas of law. Sean rec...
Mr. Brett Steven Markson is a lawyer practicing business litigation, real estate litigation, insurance litigation and 7 other areas of law.
Carl Lester Stine is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, consumer fraud, health care and 2 other areas of law. Carl received a B.F.A. d...
Boyden James Pantone is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, aviation and aerospace and 180 other areas of law. Boyden received ...
Mr. Cameron Lee Hogan is a lawyer practicing personal injury, accidents, animal attacks and 113 other areas of law.
David Kessler is a lawyer practicing shareholders law, securities fraud class actions, consumer fraud and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.S.B...
Kevin Ira Goldberg is a lawyer practicing personal injury, premises liability, cannabis law and 25 other areas of law. Kevin received a B.A. degree fr...
Caryn Siperstein is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, litigation, civil trial and 42 other areas of law. Caryn received a degree from Brooklyn, ...
Mr. Stuart Lee Cochran is a lawyer practicing commercial law, business law, contracts and 21 other areas of law.
David Bruce Krangle is a lawyer practicing personal injury negligence litigation, automobile accident litigation, premises liability litigation and 7 ...
Mr. Matthew Anderson Dunaway is a lawyer practicing foreclosures, bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy and 10 other areas of law.
Mr. Samuel Robert Sutton is a lawyer practicing administrative adjudications, administrative agency practice, administrative hearings and appeals and ...
Ms. Diane Marger Moore is a lawyer practicing airplane crash litigation, aviation accidents, aviation products liability and 16 other areas of law.
Peter Ordower has been practicing law since 1980, earning accolades as a Leading American Lawyer in commercial litigation for his exceptional legal sk...
Robert M. Bastress III is a lawyer practicing wrongful termination, wrongful death, personal injury and 5 other areas of law.
Andres F. Alonso is a lawyer practicing trials, mass torts, toxic torts and 9 other areas of law.
Bijan Esfandiari is a pharmaceutical product liability litigation attorney, partner, and senior shareholder at Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman in Los...
Frances M. Phares is an attorney of counsel to Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman, a national trial law firm where she helps clients with personal injury ...
We protect individuals and famiies from big corporations that violate their trust by selling them goods and services that are not what they promised. ...
Flavio Van Boekel, Esq. is a lawyer practicing immigration law, naturalization & citizenship, deportation and 12 other areas of law. Flavio Van receiv...
Casey Ryan Coburn is a passionate and experienced trial attorney. Her practice is dedicated to zealously representing victims of asbestos-related dise...
Simon Wynn Johnson is a lawyer practicing automobile accidents, bankruptcy, breach of contract and 681 other areas of law. Simon received a B.A. degre...
Bijan Esfandiari is a pharmaceutical product liability litigation attorney and senior partner at Wisner Baum in Los Angeles. Since joining the firm in...
Pamela Reasor Hanebutt is a lawyer practicing class actions and multidistrict litigation, commercial/contract litigation, complex litigation and 3 oth...
Frances M. Phares is of counsel to Wisner Baum, where she focuses her practice on personal injury and wrongful death litigation stemming from major tr...
Richard Kent Piacenti is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, consumer banking, mortgages and 17 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree...
Samuel John Ford is a lawyer practicing consumer law, consumer arbitration, consumer class actions and 11 other areas of law. Samuel has been licensed...
“Miss Fix It Herself” Junior Partner Commercial Litigation Attorney Area(s) of Practice Ms. Tina El Fadel is a Junior Partner of KS Attorneys at law w...
Doug Melcher is a licensed attorney who has more than twenty years of experience in the private practice of law in Washington, DC. He focuses his prac...
David Keith Kremin practices at David K. Kremin and Associates P.C.
University of Texas Representative, Rhodes Scholar Competition, 1975.
Attorney Robert D. Curran, a former Municipal Court Judge, has been practicing law since 1987, with a clear focus on advocating for personal injury vi...
Michael D Finn is the founder of Finn Law Group and has been a practicing attorney for over 40 years, working on behalf of customers with real estate,...
Former Partner, Arter & Hadden, LLP (Chair, Business Litigation Group, Los Angeles, 2001). Former Counsel, First Interstate Bank of California.
Mr. Paul Edward Burkett is a lawyer practicing personal injury, consumer fraud, products liability and 7 other areas of law.
Thomas Blake Maddrey is a lawyer practicing copyright litigation, arbitration, mediation and 54 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from...
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Matthew Tollin is a lawyer practicing adoption, alimony, immigration and 415 other areas of law. Matthew received a degree from Georgetown University ...
Jason Michael Kueser is a lawyer practicing securities arbitration, securities litigation, estate planning and 23 other areas of law. Jason received a...
Frank A Coppa is a lawyer practicing administrative law, alternative dispute resolution, appellate practice and 60 other areas of law. Frank received ...
Mr. Scott Reed Tolbert is a lawyer practicing chapter 7 bankruptcy, criminal defense, chapter 13 bankruptcy and 73 other areas of law.
Mr. William Gregory Dobson is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, consumer fraud, insurance bad faith and 9 other areas of law.
Ira Scot Silverstein is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, advocacy, banking and 6 other areas of law. Ira received a B.A. degree from University of...
Christopher Lewis Ayers is a lawyer practicing corporate & commercial litigation, securities & investment fraud, investment recovery and 13 other area...
What is Consumer Fraud?
Consumer Fraud is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, consumer fraud sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way consumer fraud works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Consumer Fraud attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Consumer Fraud lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 1,161 verified consumer fraud attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Alabama.
When do you need a Consumer Fraud attorney?
Most people contact a consumer fraud lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for consumer fraud representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a consumer fraud lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 1,161 consumer fraud attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose a Consumer Fraud attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing a consumer fraud lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of consumer fraud experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does a Consumer Fraud lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a consumer fraud lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for consumer fraud attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side consumer fraud work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing consumer fraud needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about consumer fraud
How quickly can a consumer fraud lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a consumer fraud lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many consumer fraud attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does a typical consumer fraud matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are consumer fraud lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between consumer fraud and the related practice areas?
Consumer Fraud overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find consumer fraud attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the consumer fraud roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Consumer Fraud Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Consumer Fraud by State
All states →Find consumer fraud attorneys in every US state. Each state link opens a hub with verified attorneys, the state filing deadline, and a free attorney match.