When you hire a Lemon Law Attorney, you should expect a practicing lawyer in good standing with the state Bar Association to handle your claim. That is, unfortunately, not always the case.
A recent report in The Miami Herald detailed a case where a client signed a fee agreement with a Lemon Law Attorney without ever speaking to the attorney. A junior staffer then agreed to a settlement with the manufacturer far below what the client expected, prompting the client to fire the law firm.
What You Should Expect from a Lemon Law Attorney
At Bad Vehicle, we believe that if you hire a Lemon Law Attorney, you should speak to a Lemon Law Attorney, not a paralegal, legal assistant or staffer. We also believe that you should receive regular updates on your case progress and have access to your attorney whenever you want. That is the standard we hold ourselves to. Hire us for a Florida Lemon Law claim or Georgia Lemon Law claim and you will speak directly to an experienced attorney in that state.
We do not operate a boiler room. We do not employ “client managers” or “case managers” who are not practicing lawyers. Your free case evaluation takes place with the same attorney who will file your claim. We will give you our best assessment of possible outcomes and what you can recover. We charge a flat fee for our services, which is paid only if you win. There is zero out-of-pocket cost to have our Lemon Law attorneys represent you.
Some large law firms do not offer this level of support. There is nothing illegal about what they do, but their clients may not get the same expert advice from junior staff that a practicing lawyer can provide. They may be more focused on getting their fee than getting you the best settlement possible.
Questions to Ask a Lemon Law Attorney
Most people do not know how to hire an attorney, which is part of the reason law firms advertise extensively. They believe that you will see the ad and give them a chance. Since you probably do not have anything to compare their service to, they expect you will be happy with whatever service they provide.
As in many other areas of life, there are significant differences in how legal firms operate. Some go the extra mile for clients. Some are excellent at communicating. Some simply want to push cases to a resolution as fast as possible.
When considering a Lemon Law Attorney, you should ask the following questions:
Who will handle my Lemon Law claim? This should be an attorney, not a staffer, which may help you get the best possible outcome.
Who will update me on the progress of my Lemon Law case? At Bad Vehicle, this will always be the attorney who is representing you. Some firms have non-attorney staffers manage client relationships, or hand clients off to junior attorneys after a senior partner has a single conversation with you. At Bad Vehicle, we believe that you should always have access to your attorney. There are no intermediaries when you work with us.
How quickly can you resolve my Lemon Law claim? This may be the most important question you ask when evaluating Lemon Law attorneys. An experienced attorney can give you a reasonable estimate of the time to a verdict, based on their in-depth knowledge of state procedures and any backlogs in the mediation process. A good question to ask is, “How long does it take to resolve a Lemon Law case?” or, “What is the average time to settle a Lemon Law case?”
When you ask this question, what you are asking is whether or not you are a priority for the law firm. At Bad Vehicle, all we do is Lemon Law, so you are always our top priority.
How much does it cost to hire a Lemon Law Attorney? Under both the Georgia and Florida lemon laws, there is no cost for a consultation and no fee is charged for any legal services unless you win a settlement. There is no out-of-pocket cost to hire a Lemon Law Attorney for your claim. Fees do vary from law firm to law firm. If you contact us online or call us at 1-855-223-8344, we will be happy to tell your our fee.
Have you handled Lemon Law cases like mine? Experience matters when you choose an attorney. Bad Vehicle specializes in Florida and Georgia Lemon Law cases, and we have extensive experience winning settlements for all types of vehicles and with all manufacturers. We will give you our best assessment of your case and what you are likely to recover, and we fight to get you the maximum allowed under your state’s Lemon Law.
Is a Specialized Lemon Law Attorney Better?
The answer can be yes or no. It depends on the law firm and its commitment to its clients. At Bad Vehicle, Lemon Law is all we do, so you will not be waiting behind other types of cases or cut off from your attorney for days at a time while they are in court litigating something.
Our expertise allows us to provide reasonable assessments of your chances of winning a settlement and helps us fight for the maximum settlement allowed under the law. Other firms may be interested in volume. Bad Vehicle is dedicated to providing the highest level of service and representation for each and every one of our clients.
Contact us online or call us at 1-855-223-8344 for a free case evaluation. We will be happy to answer any questions you have, and we encourage you to speak to several law firms before you make your final decision. We are that confident that you will find Bad Vehicle to be your best choice for your Lemon Law claim.