Under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) and the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA), you may recover actual financial losses, statutory damages up to $1,000 per FCCPA violation, attorney’s fees, court costs, and, in extreme cases, punitive damages.
Florida Consumer Lawyers Who Actually Fight for You
Florida consumers face illegal debt collection, deceptive trade practices, and defective vehicles daily. At United Law Group, our Florida consumer protection attorneys hold businesses accountable under FDUTPA, FCCPA, and Lemon Law, securing the compensation and justice you deserve.
Fight Back Against Unfair Business Practices in Florida (FDUTPA)
The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) is Florida's primary law to protect you from false advertising, misrepresentation, and dishonest business schemes. If a company misled you or treated you unfairly to get your money, you may be able to sue for damages. This law covers a wide range of bad business practices. If a debt collector violates your rights, you may be entitled to up to $1,000 per FCCPA violation, plus attorney’s fees and court costs. A skilled Florida consumer protection lawyer can help you hold collectors accountable and recover compensation.
Common FDUTPA violations in Florida include:
- False or misleading advertising about a product or service.
- Failure to disclose important information (e.g., a car's major accident history).
- Bait-and-switch tactics where a product is advertised but not available.
- Unfairly changing the terms of a contract.
- Misrepresenting the quality or benefits of goods.
Our Florida consumer protection attorneys can investigate your claim, gather the evidence, and fight to get your money back.
Stop Illegal Debt Collector Harassment (FCCPA & FDCPA)
You do not have to put up with abuse from debt collectors. The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) set strict rules for what collectors can and cannot do. Unlike the federal law, Florida's law also protects you from the original creditor, not just third-party collectors.
You have the right to sue collectors who:
- Call you repeatedly to harass or annoy you.
- Threaten violence, arrest, or legal action they cannot take.
- Use profane or abusive language.
- Misrepresent the amount you owe.
- Call your family, friends, or employer about your debt (with limited exceptions).
- Call you before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m.
Successful claims can make the collector pay you statutory damages (up to $1,000), your actual damages, and your attorney's fees, often at no cost to you.
Know Your Rights: Remedies Under Florida Consumer Law
Florida consumer protection laws provide powerful tools to make you whole. If you have been a victim of deceptive practices or harassment, you may be able to recover more than just your initial losses.
Our lawyers evaluate every available remedy to maximize your recovery, which can include:
- Actual Damages: The money you lost because of unfair or deceptive practice.
- Statutory Damages: A set amount (e.g., up to $1,000 in debt collection cases) awarded for the violation itself.
- Mental Anguish Damages: For the emotional distress caused by extreme or harassing conduct.
- Attorney's Fees and Costs: Florida's consumer laws often require the losing business to pay your attorney's fees and court costs when you win.
Successful claims can result in statutory damages up to $1,000, actual damages, and attorney's fees, often at no cost to you.
Know Your Rights
Remedies Under Florida Consumer Law
Florida consumer protection laws provide powerful tools to make you whole. If you have been a victim of deceptive practices or harassment, you may be able to recover more than just your initial losses.
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Actual Damages
The money you lost because of unfair or deceptive practice.
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Statutory Damages
A set amount (e.g., up to $1,000 in debt collection cases) awarded for the violation itself.
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Mental Anguish Damages
For the emotional distress caused by extreme or harassing conduct.
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Attorney's Fees and Costs
Florida's consumer laws often require the losing business to pay your attorney's fees and court costs when you win.
Why Choose Our Florida Consumer Protection Lawyers?
01.
Proven Fighters
We have a track record of winning against auto dealerships, banks, and national collection agencies. We are not intimidated by large corporations.
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No Upfront Fees
We handle most consumer protection cases on a contingency or fee-shifting basis. This means you pay us nothing unless we win your case.
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We Know Their Playbook
We know the tactics businesses use to deny claims and avoid responsibility. We use our experience to build a case they cannot ignore.
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Experienced Trial Lawyers
We are not a settlement mill. We are ready to take your case to trial to demand the maximum compensation you are owed under Florida law.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Navigating a legal issue can be confusing. Here are quick answers to some of the most common questions we receive.
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No. The FCCPA prohibits debt collectors from calling you at work if your employer doesn’t allow it. Continued contact after you request it to stop is a consumer rights violation that may entitle you to compensation.
You generally have four years from discovering the unfair or deceptive practice to file a FDUTPA claim. Don’t delay, timely action helps preserve evidence for your consumer protection case.
Yes. FDUTPA allows consumers to sue businesses for false advertising, hidden fees, deceptive promotions, or bait-and-switch tactics that caused financial harm.
Many consumer contracts contain arbitration clauses that limit your rights. Under Florida law, unfair or overly restrictive arbitration agreements can be challenged by a consumer protection attorney.
No. The Florida Lemon Law applies only to new or demonstrator vehicles. Used car buyers, however, can pursue claims under FDUTPA for odometer fraud, undisclosed damage, or deceptive dealer practices.
Yes. Florida law provides strong wage garnishment protections. If you’re the head of household, your wages may be exempt from garnishment. A consumer law attorney can help assert your rights and stop illegal collections.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires credit bureaus and creditors to maintain accurate information. If errors or identity theft appear on your report, a Florida consumer rights lawyer can help dispute and correct them.
Yes. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) protects you from unsolicited robocalls and spam texts. Each illegal call or message may qualify you for monetary damages.