Consumer Protection

Defending victims of abusive and deceptive lending and debt collection practices to ensure future financial stability.

NYLAG’s consumer protection and foreclosure prevention attorneys work to eradicate abusive debt collection practices, lending violations, and fraud that create barriers to education, job mobility, stable housing, and, in some cases, safety for our clients. Our work promotes the long-term financial security of families with low incomes and aims to stop the cycle of debt and poverty.

3,400

consumers defended against predatory debt and lending and more last year

$269M

granted in relief for clients

Services

Our advocacy helps individuals and families achieve long-term financial security. Here are some of the legal issues our lawyers can address:

Defending clients in credit card, student loan, auto lending, medical, and student loan debt proceedings
Advocating for victims of debt and loan scams
Fighting against unjust foreclosure and lending practices
Assisting clients in filing for a Chapter 7 consumer bankruptcy discharge
Bringing impact cases to stop predatory debt collection and consumer fraud

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A Guide to Your Court Date: Know Your Rights

For an in-depth, step-by-step guide on what to expect at your court date, click or tap the button below to read about your rights in a resource prepared by attorneys from NYLAG’s Consumer Protection Unit.