New York Consumer Protection Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced New York consumer protection attorneys who use GBL §§ 349 and 350, the FDCPA, and the TCPA to recover compensation.

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How we match your New York consumer protection case

When you submit a New York consumer protection 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 consumer protection matter needs someone who handles consumer protection 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 New York law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in New York 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 consumer protection claim in New York

Day 0
You realize you were misled or overcharged.
Save the contract, receipts, ads, messages and account statements. Screenshots count.
Within 24 hours
Tell us what happened.
Two minutes on this page. A New York consumer protection attorney reviews it for free and, if it’s a fit, you’re matched within 24 hours.
Weeks 1–4
The practice is matched to the law.
Your attorney maps what happened to New York’s consumer statutes — and whether others were treated the same way.
Months 1–3
Demand and negotiation.
A demand for a refund, damages and fees. Many businesses settle rather than face statutory penalties.
Before the 3-year deadline
Suit is filed if it has to be.
New York gives 3 years from the date it happened. Filing keeps your leverage; missing it ends the claim.
Resolution
Refund, damages, fees.
If you win, the law shifts your attorney’s fees to the other side. You keep your recovery.

New York GBL § 349 (Deceptive Acts): $50
N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 349 — bans deceptive acts in consumer-oriented business. $50 minimum, treble up to $1,000 for willful, plus fees.
New York GBL § 350 (False Advertising): $500
N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 350 — bans false advertising. $500 minimum, treble up to $10,000 for willful, plus fees.
Attorney General Enforcement: AG Bureau
New York AG Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection investigates, sues, and accepts complaints under Executive Law § 63(12) and GBL § 349.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
3 years from accrual for GBL § 349 private actions (N.Y. CPLR § 214).
Federal Backup: FTC Act
FTC Act, FDCPA ($1,000 + fees), TCPA ($500/$1,500 per call), FCRA, EFTA — all enforceable in New York federal court.
Typical attorney fee: Fee-shifting
Fee-shifting — if you win, the other side pays your attorney’s fees

New York’s General Business Law § 349 bans deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any business, trade, or commerce, with consumer-oriented impact. § 350 separately bans false advertising. Private plaintiffs recover the greater of actual damages or $50 statutory minimum, treble damages up to $1,000 for willful violations, plus attorney fees. The New York AG and NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection actively enforce. Federal statutes (FDCPA, TCPA, FCRA) layer on top.

Exhibit B

When to call a consumer protection attorney in New York

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Exhibit C

Consumer Protection cases we take in New York

Which one is closest to yours?

Deceptive Trade Practices (GBL § 349)

N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 349 — deceptive consumer-oriented acts. $50 minimum, up to $1,000 punitive damages for willful, plus attorney fees.

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Exhibit D

How much do New York consumer protection attorneys cost?

Typical fee schedule

New York · Consumer Protection

Fee modelFee-Shifting

Defendant pays

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 New York consumer protection cases the law can shift your attorney’s fees to the other side — you keep your recovery.

Most New York consumer protection cases are fee-shifting — GBL §§ 349 and 350, FDCPA, TCPA, and FCRA all require the wrongdoer to pay your attorney fees on top of your recovery. For larger affirmative damage claims (data breach, identity theft, class actions), attorneys may use a 33%–40% contingency on recovery instead. Case costs are typically advanced by the firm.

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Exhibit E

What your New York consumer protection compensation can include

A New York consumer protection recovery is built from several parts. Tap one to see what it covers.

Actual Damages

All out-of-pocket losses: money paid, property value diminution, monitoring costs, and identity-theft restoration.

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

New York consumer protection questions, answered

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N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 349 bans deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any business, trade, or commerce in New York. To state a claim, plaintiffs must show: (1) consumer-oriented conduct, (2) materially misleading conduct, and (3) injury caused by the conduct (Stutman v. Chemical Bank). § 349 is one of the most-used UDAP statutes nationally.

GBL § 349(h) provides the greater of actual damages or $50, and the court may award up to $1,000 in punitive damages for willful or knowing violations. § 350-e provides $500 minimum and up to $10,000 for willful false advertising. Attorney fees are also recoverable.

§ 349 reaches any deceptive act in consumer-oriented business. § 350 specifically bans false advertising. Most consumer cases plead both. § 350 has a higher statutory damages cap ($10,000 vs. $1,000 for willful violations) for advertising-specific claims.

No, but the NY AG Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection is one of the most active in the country, regularly bringing high-profile enforcement actions. NYC DCWP also actively enforces. Filing a complaint creates a record.

The FDCPA awards $1,000 statutory damages per lawsuit. NYC’s Debt Collection rules (NYCRR Title 6, Ch. 5, Subch. M) and NY Consumer Credit Fairness Act add state remedies, plus GBL § 349 for deceptive collection conduct.

Dispute in writing with each bureau. They have 30 days to investigate under FCRA § 1681i. Willful violations recover $1,000 statutory plus punitives and fees.

New York’s SHIELD Act (Gen. Bus. Law § 899-bb) requires reasonable data security and breach notification. The Act does not provide a private right of action, but GBL § 349, negligence, and federal claims apply.

Consumer Protection attorneys by city in New York

Same New York rules and the same attorneys — with what’s local to each city.

Other case types in New York

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Animal Incident attorneysNew York holds dog owners strictly liable for bites only if the owner knew the dog was vicious — ordinary negligence claims for the bite itself are largely barred.

Business Dispute attorneysNew York’s Commercial Division handles cases over $500K — and the state’s recently strengthened non-compete enforcement rules cut both ways.

Car Accident attorneysNew York’s no-fault auto regime means most minor cases stay with your own insurer — but a "serious injury" opens the door to suing the other driver.

Criminal Defense attorneysNew York’s 2019 discovery and bail reforms reshaped criminal practice — your attorney needs to know how the new evidence-sharing timelines interact with NYC DA offices.

Defective Product attorneysNew York is one of the leading states for products-liability law — its courts established strict liability for defective products and have shaped duty-to-warn doctrine for decades.

Employment attorneysThe NYS Human Rights Law is broader than federal law (1 employee minimum), and NYC’s Human Rights Law is broader still — both with longer filing deadlines than federal.

Family Law attorneysNew York divides marital property equitably — and a 2010 reform brought "no-fault" divorce, ending the require-grounds era. Maintenance follows a presumptive formula.

Immigration attorneysNYC has one of the highest immigration-case loads in the country — the New York immigration court calendar is years out, so motions to advance matter.

Lemon Law attorneysNew York’s Lemon Law covers both new and used cars — and the state’s Lemon Law arbitration program is a real alternative to suit.

Medical Malpractice attorneysNew York has no damages cap, but judgments over $250K are paid out in installments over time — and state law caps your attorney’s contingency fee on a sliding scale.

Personal Injury attorneysNew York’s 3-year injury filing deadline and pure comparative fault are generous — but no-fault auto and the construction-site "scaffold law" carve out their own rules.

Slip and Fall attorneysNew York City requires written notice to the City within 90 days of municipal-property claims — miss it and your case is gone.

Social Security Disability attorneysNew York SSA hearing offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx are among the busiest nationwide — counsel helps you climb the hearing queue.

Workers’ Compensation attorneysThe NYS Workers’ Compensation Board runs claims through lump-sum settlements and Independent Medical Examinations — process matters as much as facts.

New York Consumer Protection Attorneys

How we match your New York consumer protection case

Case type

Size and complexity

Jurisdiction and licensing

Capacity and fit

What happens with a consumer protection claim in New York

You realize you were misled or overcharged.

Tell us what happened.

The practice is matched to the law.

Demand and negotiation.

Suit is filed if it has to be.

Refund, damages, fees.

When to call a consumer protection attorney in New York

Consumer Protection cases we take in New York

Deceptive Trade Practices (GBL § 349)

False Advertising (GBL § 350)

Bait-and-Switch Sales

Debt Collection Harassment (FDCPA + State)

Credit Report Errors (FCRA)

Robocalls and Text Spam (TCPA)

Data Breach Litigation

Identity Theft

Auto Dealer Fraud

Home Improvement Scams

Mortgage and Foreclosure Fraud

Predatory Lending and Retail Fraud

How much do New York consumer protection attorneys cost?

What your New York consumer protection compensation can include

Actual Damages

Statutory Damages

Treble / Multiple Damages

Attorney Fees

Injunctive Relief

Punitive Damages

New York consumer protection questions, answered

Consumer Protection attorneys by city in New York

Other case types in New York

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