New York Lemon Law Attorneys

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How we match your New York lemon law case

When you submit a New York 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 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 lemon law claim in New York

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 New York 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 New York’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 4-year deadline
Suit is filed if it has to be.
New York gives 4 years 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: N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 198-a
New Car: N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 198-a; Used Car: N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 198-b
Coverage Period / Mileage: 2 years
New: 2 years or 18,000 miles; Used: 30–90 days based on mileage at sale
Presumption Trigger: 4 repairs
4 or more repair attempts for the same defect, or 30 cumulative calendar days out of service
Federal Backup: Magnuson-Moss
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.; NY GBL § 349 (deceptive practices)
Statute of Limitations: 4 years
4 years from delivery (GBL § 198-a(k)); 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

New York has two separate lemon law statutes that together make it one of the strongest consumer-protection regimes in the country. The New Car Lemon Law (GBL § 198-a) covers new vehicles for 2 years or 18,000 miles, with refund or replacement when the manufacturer cannot repair a nonconformity after 4 attempts or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 cumulative calendar days. The Used Car Lemon Law (GBL § 198-b) requires dealers to provide written warranties on used cars based on mileage at sale — a uniquely strong used-car remedy. The New York Attorney General administers the New Car Lemon Law Arbitration Program, where decisions are binding on the manufacturer. An experienced attorney layers these statutes with the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2301) and the NY General Business Law § 349 (deceptive practices, with treble damages up to $1,000 and attorney fees).

Exhibit B

When to call a lemon law attorney in New York

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Exhibit C

Lemon Law cases we take in New York

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Engine failures

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

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Exhibit D

How much do New York lemon law attorneys cost?

Typical fee schedule

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

New York’s Lemon Laws (GBL § 198-a(l)), the deceptive practices statute (GBL § 349(h)), 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. New York is one of the most consumer-friendly lemon law jurisdictions in the country. Most NY lemon law attorneys take cases with no fee deducted from the consumer’s refund or replacement.

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Exhibit E

What your New York lemon law compensation can include

A New York 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 GBL § 198-a(c)(1).

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 lemon law questions, answered

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Under N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 198-a, a new vehicle is presumed a lemon if, within 2 years or 18,000 miles, the manufacturer cannot repair a nonconformity after 4 attempts, or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 cumulative calendar days. NY’s 30-day calendar-day count is harsher on manufacturers than business-day states.

The NY Used Car Lemon Law (GBL § 198-b) is among the strongest in the country. Dealers must provide written warranties on used cars based on mileage at sale (30, 60, or 90 days). If the dealer cannot repair a defect within 3 attempts or 15 days, the buyer can demand a refund. Uniquely strong used-car protection.

Yes. Both the New Car and Used Car Lemon Laws cover lessees obligated to make payments.

The NY Attorney General’s office administers a state-run arbitration program. Decisions are binding on the manufacturer but the consumer can pursue further remedies in court. Most experienced attorneys use arbitration as initial leverage.

The consumer. GBL § 198-a gives the consumer the right to select refund (less a reasonable use offset) or a comparable replacement.

GBL § 198-a(l), GBL § 349(h) (deceptive practices), and 15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2) all shift attorney fees to the manufacturer when the consumer prevails.

NY’s Lemon Laws generally apply to vehicles registered in New York. Magnuson-Moss applies nationwide.

Lemon Law attorneys by city in New York

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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.

Consumer Protection attorneysNew York’s deceptive-practices and false-advertising laws let consumers recover triple damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees — a workhorse for everyday claims.

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.

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 Lemon Law Attorneys

How we match your New York lemon law case

Case type

Size and complexity

Jurisdiction and licensing

Capacity and fit

What happens with a lemon law claim in New York

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 New York

Lemon Law cases we take in New York

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

Recall non-fix

Used-vehicle defects (Used Car Lemon Law)

How much do New York lemon law attorneys cost?

What your New York lemon law compensation can include

Full Refund

Comparable Replacement Vehicle

Used Vehicle Refund (GBL § 198-b)

Treble Damages (GBL § 349)

Attorney Fees (Fee-Shifting)

Incidental & Consequential Damages

New York lemon law questions, answered

Lemon Law attorneys by city in New York

Other case types in New York

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