Fraud Misrepresentation Attorney Texas
Protecting the Rights of Dallas-Fort Worth Area Consumers
If a business used deception or fraud to sell you worthless goods or services, or refuses to honor a warranty, you may have a claim for damages under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) and Texas common law.
As Dallas consumer protection attorneys, Fell & Wood, LLP helps businesses and individuals who have experienced consumer fraud. Gregory B. Fell represents clients in a wide range of consumer protection matters and can advise you about filing a claim.
Consumer Protection Issues Covered by the DTPA
The DTPA (Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act) grants broad consumer protection rights to individuals and businesses. It applies to consumer transactions involving fraud or misrepresentations such as the following:
- Refusal to repair or replace defective products
- Failure to perform contracted services
- Failure to honor a warranty (either written or implied)
- Failure to disclose known defects or safety hazards
- Selling used goods as "new"
- Imposing phantom fees and surcharges
- Charging for unnecessary parts or repairs
- Failure to perform paid-for repairs
- Failing to disclose information
How Can Fell & Wood, LLP Help Me?
As Dallas consumer protection lawyers, Fell & Wood, LLP can file a lawsuit on your behalf seeking payment for your economic losses and attorney fees. You may also be able to receive punitive damages if we can prove that the defendant willfully or intentionally deceived you. We take consumer protection cases as far as necessary to get results and will go to trial if that is what is needed to secure justice for our clients.
Schedule a Consultation
If you have been damaged in some way because of deceptive business practices, contact the Dallas business attorneys at Fell & Wood, LLP today at 972 488-8177 for an in-person or telephone consultation with a Dallas consumer protection lawyer. Many cases can be handled on a contingency fee so that you only pay attorney fees if a recovery is obtained.
