Consumer Protection (DPTA)

Consumer Protection (DPTA)CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWYER

DALLAS – RICHARDSON – PLANO

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, The Fell Law Firm 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 Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) protects consumers from “false, misleading, or deceptive acts or practices”. A consumer who prevails may obtain the amount of actual damages found by the trier of fact. In addition the court shall award two times that portion of the actual damages that does not exceed $1000.00. If the trier of fact finds that the conduct of the defendant was committed knowingly, the trier of fact may award not more than three times the amount of actual damages in excess of $1000.00. Each consumer who prevails shall also be awarded court costs and reasonable and necessary attorney fees. The DTPA 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 The Fell Law Firm Help Me?

As Dallas consumer protection lawyers, The Fell Law Firm 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 The Fell Law Firm today at 972-450-1418 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.