Consumer protection advocates like the attorneys of Freedland Farmer Russo & Sheller strive to protect consumers against unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices.

Lemon Law and Motor Vehicle Warranty Disputes - Law Firm has represented consumers with vehicle warranty and lemon law claims against automobile manufacturers under the Federal Magnuson Moss Act as well as Florida Lemon Laws.

Consumer Claims Against Debt Collectors - Law Firm has represented the interests of consumers sued by debt collectors under state law as well as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Claims Against Insurance Companies- Law Firm has represented the interests of all types of insurance companies, including property, life, health and disability, who have denied claims of consumers.


You may have a claim against a seller or provider of goods or services if they have done any of the following:

• Passing off goods or services as those of another;

• Causing confusion or misunderstanding as to the source, sponsorship, approval or certification of goods or services;

• Causing confusion or misunderstanding as to affiliation, connection or association with, or certification by, another;

• Using deceptive representations or designations or geographic origin in connection with goods or services;

• Representing that goods are original or new if they are deteriorated, altered, reconditioned, reclaimed, used or secondhand;

• Representing that goods or services are of a particular standard, quality or grade, or that goods are of a particular style or mode, if they are of another;

• Disparaging the goods, services, or business of another by false or misleading representations;

• Advertising goods or services with intent not to sell them as advertised;

• Advertising goods or services with intent not to supply reasonably expectable public demand, unless the advertisement discloses a limitation of quantity;

• Making false or misleading statements of fact concerning the reasons for, existence of, or amounts of price reductions;

• Promising or offering prior to the time of sale to pay, credit or allow any buyer, any compensation or reward for the procurement of a contract for purchase of goods or service with another;

• Promoting or engaging in any plan such as a Chain Letter or Pyramid Scheme with a cost to the consumer of more than $25;

• Failing or refusing to comply with a written guarantee or warranty given to the buyer before or after the contract is made;

• Knowingly misrepresenting that services, replacements or repairs are needed if they are not;

• Making repairs, improvements or replacements on tangible, real or personal property of an inferior quality or below the standard agreed to;

• Engaging in any other fraudulent conduct which creates a likelihood of confusion or misunderstanding.

Consumer protection Resources

The Federal Trade Commission
Consumer.gov: Resource for consumer information from the federal government
U.S. Food & Drug Administration: Information for consumers
Consumer Action Web Site
Federal Citizen Information Center
Firstgov.gov: The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal Consumer Safety Guide
The Consumer Product Safety Commission