New York Lemon Law Attorneys
At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced New York lemon law attorneys who can leverage one of the most plaintiff-friendly lemon law regimes in the country. New York has separate Lemon Laws for new vehicles (GBL § 198-a) and used vehicles (GBL § 198-b), state-run arbitration through the NY Attorney General’s office, and fee-shifting protections. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act adds nationwide backup. We’ll match you with the right attorney at no cost to get started.
Why Do You Need a Lemon Law Attorney in New York?
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).
When Do You Need a Lemon Law Attorney in New York?
Our network includes New York lemon law attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:
Types of Lemon Law Cases in New York
From the moment you connect with a New York lemon law attorney, they go to work protecting your claim. The most common case types we handle:
Common New York Lemon Law Mistakes
Even a small misstep can hurt your case. Here’s what to avoid:
How Much Do New York Lemon Law Attorneys Cost?
Out of pocket — state law shifts your attorney fees to the wrongdoer. You keep your full 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.
What Can Your New York Lemon Law Compensation Include?
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.
