Lemon Law Attorneys in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville drivers whose new car keeps breaking down the same way may be protected under Tennessee lemon law. A Tennessee-licensed lemon law attorney serving Knoxville will review your repair history at no cost.
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How we match your Knoxville lemon law case
When you submit a Knoxville 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 Tennessee law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Knoxville
More about legal help in Knoxville →Knoxville drivers rack up highway miles on I-40, I-75, and the Pellissippi Parkway, and a new vehicle that keeps failing during those commutes gets exposed fast. Tennessee's lemon law covers new vehicles with a defect that substantially impairs use or value and that the manufacturer cannot fix after a reasonable number of repair attempts. Claims that reach court are typically filed in Knox County Circuit Court, though many manufacturers require you to use their arbitration program first. Dated repair orders from every dealer visit are the heart of the case. DearLegal matches you with a Tennessee-licensed attorney who handles lemon law cases in Knoxville, with a free review.
- Tennessee lemon law claims from Knoxville that go to court are generally filed in Knox County Circuit Court.
- Manufacturers often require written notice and participation in an arbitration program before a lawsuit.
- A vehicle bought or serviced in Blount, Anderson, or Sevier County may be handled in that county's court instead.
Tennessee lemon law rules at a glance
Knoxville cases run under Tennessee law. The full walkthrough — timeline, when to call, case types, and what a recovery can include — is on the Tennessee page.
Read the full Tennessee lemon law guide →- State Lemon Law Citation
Motor Vehicle
Tennessee Motor Vehicle Quality Act, Tenn. Code § 55-24-101 to § 55-24-111
- Coverage Period / Mileage
1 year
1 year from delivery or the manufacturer's express warranty term, whichever first (new vehicles)
- Presumption Trigger
3 repairs
3 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.; Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (Tenn. Code § 47-18-104)
- Statute of Limitations
6 months
6 months after the warranty period expires (Tenn. Code § 55-24-107); 4 years for UCC breach of warranty under Tenn. Code § 47-2-725
- Typical attorney fee
Fee-shifting
Fee-shifting — if you win, the other side pays your attorney’s fees
Exhibit D
How much do Knoxville lemon law attorneys cost?
Typical fee schedule
Tennessee · 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 Tennessee lemon law cases the law can shift your attorney’s fees to the other side — you keep your recovery.
Fee risk is not the reason to hesitate in Tennessee — the calendar is. Tenn. Code § 55-24-205, the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (§ 47-18-109(e), with treble damages for willful violations), and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2)) all make the manufacturer pay the prevailing consumer's reasonable attorney fees, so most Tennessee lemon law attorneys take qualifying cases with nothing deducted from the consumer's refund or replacement. With a 1-year rights period and a 6-month post-warranty filing deadline, the free consultation is worth scheduling this week, not this quarter.
A good attorney walks through every number at your free consultation — before you sign anything.
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Knoxville lemon law questions, answered
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