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Lemon Law Attorneys in Hattiesburg, MS

That new vehicle from a Hattiesburg-area dealership shouldn’t keep breaking down the same way. A Mississippi-licensed lemon law attorney will review your repair history at no cost.

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When you submit a Hattiesburg 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.

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

  2. 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.

  3. Jurisdiction and licensing

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

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    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.

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Lemon Law cases in Hattiesburg

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New-vehicle shopping in Hattiesburg centers on the US 49 and US 98 dealership corridors, and residents put serious highway miles on I-59 commuting toward Laurel or the Gulf Coast, so a persistent transmission, electrical, or engine defect quickly becomes unlivable. Mississippi's motor vehicle warranty statute covers new vehicles still under the manufacturer's express warranty and generally requires giving the manufacturer notice and a reasonable chance to repair before a refund or replacement is on the table. Contested cases can be filed in Forrest County Circuit Court. DearLegal matches you with a Mississippi-licensed attorney who handles lemon law cases in Hattiesburg, with a free review.

  • Mississippi's lemon law applies to new vehicles under the manufacturer's express warranty, not to typical as-is used sales.
  • Manufacturers usually must receive written notice and a reasonable opportunity to fix the defect before a refund or replacement is required.
  • Suits by Hattiesburg buyers are generally brought in Forrest County Circuit Court, and vehicles bought in Lamar County or Laurel may involve a different county's venue.

Mississippi lemon law rules at a glance

Hattiesburg cases run under Mississippi law. The full walkthrough — timeline, when to call, case types, and what a recovery can include — is on the Mississippi page.

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State Lemon Law Citation

Motor Vehicle

Mississippi Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act, Miss. Code § 63-17-151 to § 63-17-165

Coverage Period / Mileage

1 year

1 year or 12,000 miles, whichever first (new vehicles)

Presumption Trigger

3 repairs

3 or more repair attempts for the same defect, or 15 cumulative working days out of service

Federal Backup

Magnuson-Moss

Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.

Statute of Limitations

18 months

18 months from delivery (Miss. Code § 63-17-163); 6 years for UCC breach of warranty under Miss. Code § 75-2-725

Typical attorney fee

Fee-shifting

Fee-shifting — if you win, the other side pays your attorney’s fees

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How much do Hattiesburg lemon law attorneys cost?

Typical fee schedule

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

Mississippi’s Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act (Miss. Code § 63-17-159) 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 Mississippi lemon law attorneys take cases with no fee deducted from the consumer’s refund or replacement.

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Hattiesburg lemon law questions, answered

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Usually not, because the statute is aimed at new vehicles still covered by the manufacturer's express warranty. That said, a used vehicle sold with a remaining factory warranty or a written dealer warranty may support other warranty or consumer claims. An attorney can review the paperwork to see which route fits.
Mississippi's statute looks at whether the manufacturer had a reasonable opportunity to fix the problem, measured by repeated repair attempts for the same defect or extended time out of service. Rather than counting on a fixed number, keep every repair order showing dates, complaints, and days in the shop. Those records are what prove the case.
Mississippi sets deadlines that vary depending on the warranty terms and the type of claim, and they can run from the delivery date rather than from when you gave up on repairs. Waiting is the most common way a strong claim is lost. Have a Mississippi attorney confirm your exact deadline as soon as the pattern of failures becomes clear.
Under Miss. Code § 63-17-157, a vehicle is presumed a lemon if, within 1 year or 12,000 miles, the manufacturer cannot repair a nonconformity after 3 attempts, or the vehicle has been out of service for 15 cumulative working days.
Mississippi’s Lemon Law applies only to new vehicles. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the Mississippi UCC implied warranty of merchantability protect used buyers with a written warranty.

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