Chicago, Illinois Consumer Protection Attorneys
The law firm of Schad, Diamond & Shedden, P.C. is located on Michigan Avenue in Chicago. The firm represents clients throughout the country in consumer protection and commercial litigation cases brought in Illinois state and federal courts. If you have been the victim of consumer fraud, corporate abuse or illegal conduct in any of the following areas, please contact us to schedule your free initial consultation.
· Class Action Litigation and Products Liability
Our firm represents large groups of people who are similarly situated and have similar claims against a defendant. We handle class action lawsuits involving consumer fraud, investment fraud, commercial litigation, products liability, consumer finance and employment and wage litigation.
· Complex Multi-Party Litigation
We represent clients in complex multi-party litigation. Our attorneys identify the most advisable way to proceed with a claim and seek to hold all liable parties responsible for their wrongful conduct.
· Securities Fraud Litigation
Schad, Diamond & Shedden, P.C. handles securities fraud litigation in state and federal court. We protect the rights of shareholders and other investors who have been victimized by false or misleading statements or omissions of material fact by companies, Ponzi schemes and other investment fraud.
· Consumer Protection Litigation
Our firm represents clients in all areas of consumer fraud.
· Complaints about a Debt Collector
Consumers are protected by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). The FDCPA prohibits debt collectors from engaging in harassment, using false or misleading statements or using unfair practices when attempting to collect a debt.
· Truth in Lending Act Claims
The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) requires full disclosure of the terms of a mortgage or other type of loan or line of credit. This includes the true cost of the money you are borrowing, including the amount that is financed, the Annual Percentage Rate (APR), finance charges and lines of credit.
· Fair Credit Reporting and Credit Repair Act Claims
The Federal Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) were established to protect consumers from the negative actions of credit reporting agencies and credit repair organizations. Our firm if not a credit repair organization but we represent clients in litigation involving the FCRA and the CROA.
· False Claims/Whistleblower/Qui Tam Cases
Whistleblower protection laws were designed to encourage private citizens to come forward and report government fraud and corruption. Under these laws, people are protected from retaliatory actions including wrongful discharge, demotion, suspension, threats, harassment and discrimination.
· Insurance Disputes Representing Insureds
Insurance companies routinely deny claims, delay claims and otherwise act in bad faith. You pay your insurance premiums expecting your insurance company to provide coverage in the event of an accident, illness, death or other matter. If you believe your insurance company is now refusing to comply with the terms of its agreement with you, you may have a claim.
Have you been the victim of consumer fraud, corporate abuse or other illegal conduct? Contact our firm today to schedule a free consultation with a lawyer.
