Lemon Law Attorneys in New York, NY
New York drivers whose new car spends more time in the shop than on the road may have a lemon law claim. A New York-licensed lemon law attorney will review your New York claim for free.
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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.
DearLegal provides marketing and matching services and is not a law firm. Submitting a case does not create an attorney-client relationship. Matches depend on case type, jurisdiction and firm availability.
Lemon Law cases in New York
More about legal help in New York →Buying a car in New York City often means a dealership in Brooklyn, Queens, or New Jersey, and when it keeps breaking down under warranty, New York’s lemon law may apply. The state covers new and certain used cars, and requires a reasonable number of repair attempts before you can demand a refund or replacement. Brooklyn lemon law disputes can go to Kings County court or state arbitration. DearLegal matches you with a New York-licensed attorney who handles lemon law cases in New York, with a free review.
- New York’s lemon law covers new vehicles and some used cars sold by dealers in the city.
- Brooklyn lemon law cases can go through state arbitration or Kings County courts.
- Many New Yorkers buy from dealers in New Jersey, which raises questions about which state’s law applies.
New York lemon law rules at a glance
New York cases run under New York law. The full walkthrough — timeline, when to call, case types, and what a recovery can include — is on the New York page.
Read the full New York lemon law guide →- 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
Exhibit D
How much do New York lemon law attorneys cost?
Typical fee schedule
New York · 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 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.
A good attorney walks through every number at your free consultation — before you sign anything.
Exhibit F
New York lemon law questions, answered
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Lemon Law attorneys by city in New York
Same New York rules and the same attorneys — with what’s local to each city.
