Louisiana Lemon Law Attorneys

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How we match your Louisiana lemon law case

When you submit a Louisiana lemon law matter, we route it through a national network of independent partner firms and put it in front of the one that fits best — based on the kind of case it is, what it is likely to involve, where it has to be handled, and who has capacity to take it on now.

Case type

A lemon law matter needs someone who handles lemon law work day to day, not a generalist. Practice area is the first filter.

Size and complexity

Some firms are built for catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation; others resolve straightforward claims quickly. We weigh what your matter is likely to involve against how each firm actually works.

Jurisdiction and licensing

Your matter is decided under Louisiana law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in Louisiana who regularly appears where your case would be heard.

Capacity and fit

Availability, conflicts of interest and language all matter. If the best-fit firm cannot take your case, we route it to the next one that can — or tell you plainly when no one in the network is the right answer.

Every partner reviews your case for free. Injury and workers’ compensation matters are handled on contingency — no fee unless you win. Other matters are quoted upfront, before you commit to anything.

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Exhibit A

What happens with a lemon law claim in Louisiana

Day 0
The same problem keeps coming back.
Keep every repair order and note dates, mileage and days out of service. Those records are the case.
Within 24 hours
Tell us what happened.
Two minutes on this page. A Louisiana lemon law attorney reviews it for free and, if it’s a fit, you’re matched within 24 hours.
Weeks 1–4
Repair history is reviewed.
Your attorney checks the repair attempts and days down against Louisiana’s lemon law standard and the manufacturer’s warranty.
Months 1–3
Demand to the manufacturer.
A formal demand for repurchase or replacement. Manufacturers often settle here once counsel is involved.
Before the 1-year deadline
Suit is filed if it has to be.
Louisiana gives 1 year from the date it happened. Filing keeps your leverage; missing it ends the claim.
Resolution
Refund, replacement or cash.
If you win, the law shifts your attorney’s fees to the other side. You keep your recovery.

State Lemon Law Citation: Lemon Law
Louisiana Lemon Law, La. R.S. § 51:1941 to § 51:1948
Coverage Period / Mileage: 1 year
1 year or 12,000 miles, whichever first (new vehicles)
Presumption Trigger: 4 repairs
4 or more repair attempts for the same defect, or 90 cumulative days out of service
Federal Backup: Magnuson-Moss
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.; Louisiana redhibition (La. Civ. Code art. 2520)
Statute of Limitations: 1 year
1 year from the expiration of the warranty (La. R.S. § 51:1944); 4 years for redhibition under La. Civ. Code art. 2534
Typical attorney fee: Fee-shifting
Fee-shifting — if you win, the other side pays your attorney’s fees

Louisiana’s Lemon Law (La. R.S. § 51:1941 to § 51:1948) covers new motor vehicles for 1 year or 12,000 miles and provides for refund or replacement when the manufacturer cannot repair a substantial defect after 4 attempts or the vehicle has been out of service for 90 cumulative days. Louisiana is unique in retaining its civil-law tradition: the doctrine of “redhibition” (La. Civ. Code art. 2520) allows a buyer to rescind the sale or obtain price reduction for hidden defects that existed at delivery, even if the Lemon Law doesn’t apply. Redhibition is a powerful claim with a 4-year prescriptive period. An experienced attorney pairs the Lemon Law, redhibition, and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act to maximize leverage.

Exhibit B

When to call a lemon law attorney in Louisiana

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Exhibit C

Lemon Law cases we take in Louisiana

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Engine failures

Oil consumption, head gasket failures, and stalling — common Louisiana claims, often actionable as redhibitory defects.

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Exhibit D

How much do Louisiana lemon law attorneys cost?

Typical fee schedule

Louisiana · Lemon Law

Fee modelManufacturer Pays Fees

Attorney feepaid by the other side if you win

Your recoverykept in full

Case reviewFree

Illustrative only. Your fee terms are set in a written agreement with your attorney and may include costs and expenses regardless of outcome.

In Louisiana lemon law cases the law can shift your attorney’s fees to the other side — you keep your recovery.

Louisiana’s Lemon Law (La. R.S. § 51:1944), redhibition (La. Civ. Code art. 2545 for bad-faith sellers), and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2)) are all fee-shifting — the manufacturer pays the prevailing consumer’s reasonable attorney fees on top of the recovery. Louisiana’s redhibition remedy is uniquely powerful and broad. Most Louisiana lemon law attorneys take cases with no fee deducted from the consumer’s refund or rescission.

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Exhibit E

What your Louisiana lemon law compensation can include

A Louisiana lemon law recovery is built from several parts. Tap one to see what it covers.

Full Refund / Rescission

Lemon Law refund (less use offset) or full rescission of the sale under redhibition.

DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.

Exhibit F

Louisiana lemon law questions, answered

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Under La. R.S. § 51:1943, a vehicle is presumed a lemon if, within 1 year or 12,000 miles, the manufacturer cannot repair a nonconformity after 4 attempts, or the vehicle has been out of service for 90 cumulative days.

Redhibition (La. Civ. Code art. 2520) is a Louisiana civil-law remedy unique to the state. A buyer can rescind the sale or obtain price reduction when the thing sold has a defect that makes it useless or so inconvenient that the buyer would not have bought it. Redhibition applies to new and used cars, has a 4-year prescriptive period (1 year from discovery), and is one of the strongest used-car remedies in the country.

Louisiana’s Lemon Law applies only to new vehicles, but redhibition under La. Civ. Code art. 2520 applies to used vehicles too — making Louisiana surprisingly strong for used-car claims. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also covers used vehicles with a written warranty.

Yes. Louisiana’s Lemon Law and redhibition principles cover lessees obligated to make payments.

Consumers must give the manufacturer written notice by certified mail and a final opportunity to repair before suing. La. R.S. § 51:1944.

La. R.S. § 51:1944, La. Civ. Code art. 2545 (redhibition for bad-faith sellers), and 15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2) are all fee-shifting in appropriate cases — the manufacturer pays the prevailing consumer’s reasonable attorney fees and costs.

Louisiana’s Lemon Law generally applies to vehicles registered in Louisiana, and redhibition applies under Louisiana law to in-state purchases. Magnuson-Moss applies nationwide.

Lemon Law attorneys by city in Louisiana

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Other case types in Louisiana

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Animal Incident attorneysLouisiana’s dog-bite rules are among the most plaintiff-friendly in the country — owners are strictly liable for the damage their dog causes.

Business Dispute attorneysLouisiana non-competes are only narrowly enforceable — up to two years, and only with specific geographic and business-area limits spelled out.

Car Accident attorneysLouisiana extended the filing window for injury claims from one year to two years effective July 2024 — a major shift for plaintiffs.

Consumer Protection attorneysThe Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices Act allows actual damages, triple damages for willful violations, and attorney fees.

Criminal Defense attorneysThe U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s split-jury verdicts in 2020 — and the state’s habitual-offender law makes sentencing high-stakes.

Defective Product attorneysThe Louisiana Products Liability Act is the only route for a defective-product claim — it replaced the older negligence theories entirely.

Employment attorneysLouisiana’s state employment-discrimination law tracks the federal protected categories — and the state workforce commission handles administrative charges.

Family Law attorneysLouisiana is a community-property state — and its no-fault divorce requires 180 days of living separately (365 with minor children).

Immigration attorneysLouisiana has immigration courts in New Orleans, Oakdale, and Jena — Oakdale is one of the country’s busiest immigration detention courts.

Medical Malpractice attorneysLouisiana medical malpractice damages are capped at $500K against qualified providers — and the state Patient Compensation Fund pays the excess layer.

Personal Injury attorneysThe filing window for injury claims was extended to two years effective July 2024 — pre-reform claims still run on the old one-year clock.

Slip and Fall attorneysLouisiana slip-and-fall claims against merchants require proof the store knew or should have known about the hazard — one of the tougher states for these cases.

Social Security Disability attorneysLouisiana Social Security hearing offices in New Orleans, Shreveport, and Baton Rouge process moderate volumes — federal appeals precedent for the region shapes review.

Workers’ Compensation attorneysLouisiana workers’ comp runs through the state Office of Workers’ Compensation — and wage benefits are two-thirds of your average weekly wage.

Louisiana Lemon Law Attorneys

How we match your Louisiana lemon law case

Case type

Size and complexity

Jurisdiction and licensing

Capacity and fit

What happens with a lemon law claim in Louisiana

The same problem keeps coming back.

Tell us what happened.

Repair history is reviewed.

Demand to the manufacturer.

Suit is filed if it has to be.

Refund, replacement or cash.

When to call a lemon law attorney in Louisiana

Lemon Law cases we take in Louisiana

Engine failures

Transmission defects

Electrical and infotainment failures

Brake system defects

Steering system failures

Airbag recall overlap

HVAC failures

Paint, body, and corrosion defects

Persistent rattles and drivetrain noise

EV-specific defects (heat-related)

Recall non-fix

Hidden defects in used vehicles (redhibition)

How much do Louisiana lemon law attorneys cost?

What your Louisiana lemon law compensation can include

Full Refund / Rescission

Comparable Replacement Vehicle

Price Reduction (Redhibition)

Incidental & Consequential Damages

Attorney Fees (Fee-Shifting)

Bad-Faith Damages (Redhibition)

Louisiana lemon law questions, answered

Lemon Law attorneys by city in Louisiana

Other case types in Louisiana

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