Consumer Law
Consumer protection law is a group of laws designed to ensure the rights of consumers as well as fair trade, competion and accurate information in the marketplace. The laws are intended to prevent businesses from taking advantage of consumers and protect consumers from unfair and/or fraudulent business practices. Oftentimes specific businesses and industries are regulated by state and federal law. Certain businesses and industries may also be regulated at the local level as well by a municipality which may require the businesses to have a license to operate and/or have insurance or be bonded.
Specific Businesses and Issues
Health Clubs
Home Inspectors
Home Inspectors
Health Club Agreements are regulated by statute in Tennessee. Health Club contracts must contain certain provisions, allow rights to cancel the agreements, limit the duration of the agreements and the amount of any monthly payments, and regulate the use of automatic renewal or extension clauses. In addition, if the Health Club agreement fails to conform to Tennessee law, it may be unenforceable.
If you are being sued by a Health Club or have a question about your agreement, call now for a free consultation.
Home Inspectors
Home Inspectors
Home Inspectors
Tennessee has recognized that the purchase of a home is, perhaps, the largest investment an average person will make. As such, the legislature has recognized that inspections of residential property are of great importance to the public. Such inspections contain systems which are likely beyond the understanding of members of the general public and a matter of practical necessity.
If you feel that you have been the victim of an improper house inspection which failed to discover defects later found in your home, call now for a free consultation.
Car Dealers
Home Inspectors
Fair Credit Reporting
Next to purchasing a home, the purchase of a new vehicle can be one of the largest and most important investments an average consumer will make. If the new vehicle does not conform to all applicable express warranties, the dealer or manufacturer may have to repair or replace the vehicle.
If a new vehicle which you have purchased does not operate properly, you may have rights against the manufacturer or seller to repair or replace the vehicle. Call now for a free consultation to discuss your options and rights.
Fair Credit Reporting
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Fair Credit Reporting
Your credit rating is used by lenders, insurance companies, landlords and even employers in evaluating whether they wish to do business with you. As such, it is imperative that your score contain accurate and correct information. Incorrect information can cause devastating and far reaching issues for a consumer and accurate credit reporting is required by Federal Law.
If you feel something is contained in your credit report that is inaccurate and have experienced problems as a result, call now for a free consultation to discuss your rights.
Tennessee Consumer Law
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In order to protect consumers and legitimate businesses from those who engage in unfair and deceptive acts or practices and to provide for civil legal means for addressing improper and unfair business dealings, the Tennessee legislature enacted the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977. Among other things, the Act allows a prevailing party to recover punitive damages and their attorney fees in certain circumstances.
Call today to schedule a free consultation to determine if your were treated unfairly and are entitled to relief afforded under the Act.
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Free initial consultation. Weekday office appointments between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. are available by calling and scheduling at (865) 392-5936.
Evening and weekend appointments are available upon request.