Lemon Law Attorneys in Pontiac, MI
Pontiac drivers stuck with a new vehicle that keeps failing the same way may have a claim under Michigan lemon law. A licensed lemon law attorney serving Pontiac will review your repair records for free.
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How we match your Pontiac lemon law case
When you submit a Pontiac 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 Michigan law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in Michigan 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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Lemon Law cases in Pontiac
More about legal help in Pontiac →In a city with deep ties to auto manufacturing, Pontiac drivers still end up with new vehicles that spend more time at the dealership service bay than in the driveway. Michigan's lemon law covers new vehicles with a defect the manufacturer cannot repair after a reasonable number of attempts, and it requires written notice to the manufacturer and an opportunity to fix the problem before a claim proceeds. Suits that follow are typically filed in Oakland County Circuit Court or district court depending on the amount at stake. Repair orders are the case. DearLegal matches you with a Michigan-licensed attorney who handles lemon law cases in Pontiac, with a free review.
- Michigan's lemon law applies to new vehicles and requires written notice to the manufacturer plus a final chance to repair before a refund or replacement claim moves forward.
- Pontiac lemon law suits are generally filed in Oakland County Circuit Court, or in district court when the amount in dispute is smaller.
- Every repair order, service invoice, and out-of-service day from Oakland County dealerships builds the record of repeated repair attempts.
Michigan lemon law rules at a glance
Pontiac cases run under Michigan law. The full walkthrough — timeline, when to call, case types, and what a recovery can include — is on the Michigan page.
Read the full Michigan lemon law guide →- State Lemon Law Citation
New Motor
Michigan New Motor Vehicle Warranties Act, MCL § 257.1401 to § 257.1410
- Coverage Period / Mileage
1 year
1 year from delivery or the term of the manufacturer’s express warranty, whichever is longer
- Presumption Trigger
4 repairs
4 or more repair attempts for the same defect, or 30 cumulative days out of service
- Federal Backup
Magnuson-Moss
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.; Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCL § 445.901)
- Statute of Limitations
18 months
18 months from delivery (MCL § 257.1407); 4 years for UCC breach of warranty under MCL § 440.2725
- Typical attorney fee
Fee-shifting
Fee-shifting — if you win, the other side pays your attorney’s fees
Exhibit D
How much do Pontiac lemon law attorneys cost?
Typical fee schedule
Michigan · Lemon Law
Illustrative only. Your fee terms are set in a written agreement with your attorney and may include costs and expenses regardless of outcome.
In Michigan lemon law cases the law can shift your attorney’s fees to the other side — you keep your recovery.
Michigan’s New Motor Vehicle Warranties Act (MCL § 257.1406) and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2)) are fee-shifting — the manufacturer pays the prevailing consumer’s reasonable attorney fees on top of the recovery. Most Michigan lemon law attorneys take cases with no fee deducted from the consumer’s refund or replacement.
A good attorney walks through every number at your free consultation — before you sign anything.
Exhibit F
Pontiac lemon law questions, answered
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