Lemon Law

If you missed the lemon law rights period, there may be good news for you in these hard times: The State of Florida has just suspended consumer deadlines for filing cases with manufacturer’s certified programs and the RV Mediation and Arbitration Program; this includes deadlines applicable to manufacturer certified programs and the RV Mediation and Arbitration Program for completing cases filed with those programs; time limitations and deadlines relating to repair attempts by manufacturers and their authorized service agents; and manufacturer deadlines for responding to defect notifications and notices of arbitration, and for filing other documents with the Board. In simple

Knowledge is a powerful thing, and with the advent of the “Information Highway,” a consumer has the ability to research and educate himself on a vast array of topics. I have generally considered this as a good thing. When it comes to legal matters though, this type of self-education proves to be dangerous. I receive countless calls from consumers who believe they had 4 or even 5 years to file a lemon law claim because they “read it on the Internet” only to find out when it is too late that the "Lemon Law Rights Period” [in Florida]…is the first 24

Over the course, of my career, I have built a name for myself as an AVVO 10.0 and a Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent-Rated attorney who focuses on lemon law matters, with many successful cases under my belt. I have a decades-old passion for cars and a lifetime empathy for the underdog.  I get a great deal of satisfaction helping someone, in a relatively short amount of time, get relief from a “thorn in their side,” and for that, I do not mind being called the “Lemon Law King.” But, I fight injustices in all areas of the law with equal, if

In the State of Florida, repair orders are legal documents and dealerships are required to give you a copy of your repair order after every service. Surprisingly, many consumers are not aware of this or think it is not necessary to secure a repair order. I would like to tell you why it is important to keep these repair orders neatly in a safe, dry place, outside of the vehicle. Three reasons come to mind: RESALE: 1. You will need these repair orders if you decide to re-sell your vehicle. Savvy new car buyers want to see the repair orders on

Patrick Cousins was recently awarded a certificate of appreciation for contributions in making the 2016 International Association of Lemon Law Administrators a success in Miami Beach, FL.

After landing his first job at a small law firm, Patrick Cousins bought a shiny, new, red Chevrolet IROC convertible. It broke down so much, though, that the car ended up in the shop more than 30 times. The car made Cousins late for work so often that his boss sat him down one day and told him to do something about it or else. Patrick Cousins Cousins researched Florida’s lemon laws, got General Motors to buy the convertible back and, in turn, earned some valuable experience. “Six months later, I interviewed for a job at a larger firm and, sure