Massachusetts Lemon Law Attorneys

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How we match your Massachusetts lemon law case

When you submit a Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts’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 deadline
Suit is filed if it has to be.
Deadlines are strict and vary by claim. Your attorney tracks every one of them.
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: New Car
Massachusetts New Car Lemon Law, M.G.L. c. 90 § 7N½; Used Vehicle Warranty Law, § 7N¼; Lemon Aid Law, § 7N
Coverage Period / Mileage: 1 year
New cars: 1 year or 15,000 miles (term of warranty); Used cars: 30–90 days based on mileage; Lemon Aid: 7 days from inspection failure
Presumption Trigger: 3 repairs
3 or more repair attempts for the same defect, or 15 cumulative business days out of service
Federal Backup: Magnuson-Moss
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.; M.G.L. c. 93A (Consumer Protection Act with treble damages)
Statute of Limitations: 18 months
Within 18 months of delivery for New Car Lemon Law; 4 years under M.G.L. c. 93A; 4 years for UCC breach of warranty
Typical attorney fee: Fee-shifting
Fee-shifting — if you win, the other side pays your attorney’s fees

Massachusetts has three statutes that protect motor-vehicle consumers. The New Car Lemon Law (M.G.L. c. 90 § 7N½) covers new vehicles for 1 year or 15,000 miles and provides for refund or replacement when the manufacturer cannot repair a substantial defect after 3 attempts or 15 cumulative business days. The Used Vehicle Warranty Law (M.G.L. c. 90 § 7N¼) — among the strongest in the nation — requires dealers to provide written warranties on used cars based on mileage, with the right to return the vehicle. The Lemon Aid Law (M.G.L. c. 90 § 7N) lets the buyer rescind the sale within 7 days if the vehicle fails state inspection. Massachusetts also imposes treble damages and attorney fees under Chapter 93A (M.G.L. c. 93A § 9) for unfair and deceptive practices. An experienced attorney layers these statutes with the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act to maximize leverage.

Exhibit B

When to call a lemon law attorney in Massachusetts

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Exhibit C

Lemon Law cases we take in Massachusetts

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Engine failures

Oil consumption, head gasket failures, and stalling — common Massachusetts claims. TSBs often confirm a known defect.

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Exhibit D

How much do Massachusetts lemon law attorneys cost?

Typical fee schedule

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

Massachusetts’s lemon laws (M.G.L. c. 90 § 7N½, § 7N¼, § 7N), the Consumer Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 93A § 9, with treble damages), 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. Massachusetts is one of the strongest consumer-protection states in the country. Most Massachusetts lemon law attorneys take cases with no fee deducted from the consumer’s refund or replacement.

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Exhibit E

What your Massachusetts lemon law compensation can include

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

Full Refund

Full purchase price (taxes, registration, finance charges) less a reasonable use offset under M.G.L. c. 90 § 7N½.

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Exhibit F

Massachusetts lemon law questions, answered

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Under M.G.L. c. 90 § 7N½, a new vehicle is presumed a lemon if, within 1 year or 15,000 miles, the manufacturer cannot repair a substantial defect after 3 attempts, or the vehicle has been out of service for 15 cumulative business days.

The Used Vehicle Warranty Law (M.G.L. c. 90 § 7N¼) is among the strongest used-car protections in the country. Dealers must provide a written warranty on used cars based on mileage at sale (30, 60, or 90 days). If the dealer cannot repair a defect after 3 attempts or 10 business days, the buyer can return the vehicle for a full refund.

The Lemon Aid Law (M.G.L. c. 90 § 7N) allows a buyer to rescind the sale within 7 days if the vehicle fails state inspection because of safety defects costing more than 10% of the purchase price to repair. This applies to both new and used vehicles from licensed dealers.

Yes. Massachusetts’s lemon laws cover lessees obligated to make payments under M.G.L. c. 90 § 7N½.

M.G.L. c. 93A § 9 — the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act — allows consumers to recover up to treble damages, attorney fees, and costs for unfair or deceptive practices. A manufacturer’s willful refusal to honor lemon law obligations is regularly pleaded as a 93A violation, giving Massachusetts consumers some of the strongest leverage in the country.

M.G.L. c. 90 § 7N½, M.G.L. c. 93A § 9, and 15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2) are all fee-shifting — the manufacturer pays the prevailing consumer’s reasonable attorney fees and costs.

Massachusetts’s lemon laws generally apply to vehicles sold by Massachusetts dealers and registered in Massachusetts. The Lemon Aid Law also applies based on dealer location. Magnuson-Moss applies nationwide.

Lemon Law attorneys by city in Massachusetts

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Other case types in Massachusetts

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Animal Incident attorneysMassachusetts holds dog owners strictly liable — the owner pays for an unprovoked bite even if it’s the dog’s first offense.

Business Dispute attorneysMA’s 2018 non-compete reform added 10-day notice, "garden leave" pay, and 12-month limits — non-competes are no longer easy to enforce.

Car Accident attorneysMA is a no-fault auto state with a $2,000 medical-bill threshold — you can sue for pain and suffering only if your reasonable medical expenses exceed that amount.

Consumer Protection attorneysChapter 93A, Massachusetts’ consumer protection law, is one of the country’s strongest — willful violations get doubled or tripled damages plus attorney fees, and a 30-day demand letter is required first.

Criminal Defense attorneysMA’s 2018 criminal justice reform ended mandatory minimums for many drug offenses and adjusted parole eligibility — counsel knows what changed.

Defective Product attorneysMA treats breach of warranty as the primary products-liability theory — strict liability as such isn’t recognized, but warranty law provides parallel protection.

Employment attorneysThe state discrimination commission (MCAD) handles Massachusetts employment-discrimination charges — and the 300-day filing window plus right-to-sue letter framework parallels federal practice.

Family Law attorneysMA is an equitable-distribution state — and the 2011 alimony reform set duration limits, ending the era of indefinite alimony.

Immigration attorneysMA has immigration court in Boston — and a 2022 state law allows undocumented residents to obtain driver’s licenses.

Medical Malpractice attorneysMA med-mal requires a Medical Tribunal screening before your case proceeds — and there’s a $500K cap on non-economic damages, with exceptions for substantial impairment.

Personal Injury attorneysA three-year filing deadline and a 51% fault bar frame every MA injury case — no-fault auto adds its own threshold rules.

Slip and Fall attorneysMA premises liability changed course in 2010 — landowners now have a duty to address snow and ice hazards, natural or not.

Social Security Disability attorneysMA disability hearing offices in Boston, Lawrence, and Worcester process moderate volumes — and First Circuit federal precedent is comparatively favorable on review.

Workers’ Compensation attorneysMA workers’ comp runs through the Department of Industrial Accidents — and temporary total benefits are 60% of your average weekly wage up to a state maximum.

Massachusetts Lemon Law Attorneys

How we match your Massachusetts lemon law case

Case type

Size and complexity

Jurisdiction and licensing

Capacity and fit

What happens with a lemon law claim in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts

Lemon Law cases we take in Massachusetts

Engine failures

Transmission defects

Electrical and infotainment failures

Brake system defects

Steering system failures

Airbag recall overlap

HVAC failures (heater)

Paint, body, and corrosion defects

Persistent rattles and drivetrain noise

EV-specific defects (cold-weather range loss)

Recall non-fix

Used-vehicle defects (M.G.L. c. 90 § 7N¼)

How much do Massachusetts lemon law attorneys cost?

What your Massachusetts lemon law compensation can include

Full Refund

Comparable Replacement Vehicle

Used Vehicle Refund (§ 7N¼)

Lemon Aid Rescission (§ 7N)

Treble Damages (Chapter 93A)

Attorney Fees (Fee-Shifting)

Massachusetts lemon law questions, answered

Lemon Law attorneys by city in Massachusetts

Other case types in Massachusetts

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