SoCal Lawyer Needed

Sorry to hear about your woes. I had something similar happen with a mechanic and engine swap, supposed to have been done end of December yet here we are. It should all be done in about 1-2 weeks now. I had to throw the threat of a lawyer around to start getting responses (wasn't hearing from them weeks on end). Very frustrating, to say the least. In my case it was primarily an issue of them being backed up. I hope you get your money back.

 

I did reach out to a lawyer but he doesn't specialize in this and I didn't actually use him so not sure how good he is, otherwise, I would have recommended him to you.

 

Randy, I’m not too far from Hawaiian Garden, is there anything you want me to do or look at maybe snoop around? Just let me know.

 

Randy. “Custom car deal” isn’t enough info to point you in a direction to get a lawyer that can help. Need more facts.

 

I use allot of lawyers, but as others have mentioned the greater the specificity of what you need will help with recommendations.

That said, refer to your contract first, as that is what the lawyer will ask for. If your concerns are not in conflict with the contract a lawyer may not be the best way to go at this time.

I have seen many people lawyer up early based on what was promised verbally but was not contained in the contract, and it was a very expensive lesson.

I'm not trying to dissuade you from using a lawyer, just suggesting you gather and review documentation before you do.

Contract Law? Fraud? Consumer protection? Criminal?

 

Richard Williamson
(310) 277-7747
[email protected]

Rich is a good general litigator in a small shop with one of the lower litigation rates that you are going to find in Southern California. He has about 30 years experience, is a good guy, I know him personally and can vouch for his legal abilities and I have sent people to him before with good results.

Obviously while you are not going to find a litigator that specializes only in custom car deals, Rich is a general litigator but he is also a gear head. He has a number of Porsches and Harleys. So he gets it.

 

I am 7-8 miles away from HG, and happy to get involved.
www.levittlawca.com

 

Try to avoid lawyers if poss.I have been in the auto repair business since 77 & been to court several times & won cause I was right. My policy was to always give the customer the benefit of doubt unless customer was in the wrong & unwilling to compromise.Your best option if you don't get satisfaction report the shop to the BAR. This outfit your dealing with may not even be registered. They will advise you if you have a case. Second option file with small claims.The work order estimate should be signed & if the estimate is to be exceeded customer needs to be contacted & agree to the increase if not the shop eats it. Also do some research if there has been any similar complaints. any shop owner with common sense wants no part of a potential losing proposition & will be inclined to settle if in fact you are reasonable & can look at both sides of this story.

 

I have a great lawyer who is a life long car-guy too..
He's into English cars though, ugh!
Mike Harris
(310) 471-3170‬
I have been using Mike for 20-plus years..
Small office in the Westwood area.
Fair prices too.
A firmly worded but respectful letter might do the trick.