Consumer Laws

Consumer Law refers to the laws that protect consumers from being taken advantage of by unscrupulous debt collectors, debt collection law firms, lenders, financing companies, mortgage brokers, auto dealers, credit card companies, etc. Consumer lawyers can use variety of state and federal consumer protection laws to help address unfair and deceptive practices.
Much of consumer law is concerned with product safety and labeling. Products from cars to cat food need to pass safety tests and adhere to basic safety standards, and manufacturers must have recall systems in place in the event that safety issues are identified. Consumer protection laws also include concerns about labeling. Health claims must be evaluated by government agencies, ingredients and nutritional information must be clearly listed on foods, and product labels may need to provide information about who manufactured a product, where it was manufactured, and how consumers can contact the company to make complaints.