DO I NEED TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR A LEMON LAW ATTORNEY IN CALIFORNIA?
Under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, California Lemon Law is a consumer protection statute that requires the auto manufacturer to pay the reasonable attorney’s fees and costs if the consumer prevails. This means that you do not have to pay anything out of pocket to hire a lemon law attorney.
That said, it is still very important to carefully review the retainer agreement before signing. A retainer is a contract between you and
the law firm that outlines the scope of representation and how fees are handled. You should confirm that the firm’s agreement clearly states that you are not responsible for attorney’s fees or costs and that the firm will seek those fees directly from the manufacturer. This ensures that there are no surprises later on when the case settles.
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