{"id":11697,"date":"2026-08-03T10:09:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T14:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelemonlawattorneys.com\/?p=11697"},"modified":"2026-08-03T10:45:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T14:45:51","slug":"beware-of-lemon-law-scams-and-what-is-fee-shifting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelemonlawattorneys.com\/es\/beware-of-lemon-law-scams-and-what-is-fee-shifting\/","title":{"rendered":"Beware of Lemon Law Scams and What is Fee Shifting?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Beware of Lemon Law Scams: Why You Should Never Pay Out-of-Pocket for Legal Help\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Dealing with a defective vehicle\u2014a “lemon”\u2014is frustrating enough. Between repeated trips to the dealership, lost time at work, and the stress of driving an unreliable car, the last thing you need is to fall victim to a legal scam.<\/p>

Unfortunately, bad actors and unethical operators are taking advantage of stressed vehicle owners. Scammers posing as “lemon law experts” or lawyers are reaching out to consumers and asking for upfront payments, retainer fees, or wire transfers to “process” their claims.<\/p>

Here is what you need to know about how the law actually works, how to spot these scams, and why you should never pay a single cent out of pocket for a lemon law attorney.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Golden Rule of Lemon Law: The Manufacturer Pays, Not You<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The most important thing every vehicle owner should know is that Lemon Law cases are designed by law to be cost-free to the consumer.<\/p>

State Lemon Laws across the country, as well as the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. \u00a7 2310(d)(2), include a provision known as fee-shifting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is Fee Shifting<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Fee-shifting means that when you win or settle a valid Lemon Law claim, the vehicle manufacturer is required to pay all reasonable legal fees, expert costs, and court expenses.<\/p>

Lawmakers structured the law this way to level the playing field. Auto manufacturers have massive legal teams and billions of dollars. If consumers had to pay thousands of dollars upfront to hire a lawyer, almost no one could afford to fight back. Fee-shifting means that every driver has access to justice, regardless of their bank account.<\/p>

Key Takeaway:\u00a0Attorney\u2019s fees are paid on top of\u00a0your settlement or vehicle buyback. They are not paid upfront by you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Common Red Flags: How to Spot a Lemon Law Scam<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If someone claiming to handle Lemon Law claims contacts you or asks for money, look out for these immediate red flags:<\/p>