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Scott Richard Kaufman

Scott Richard Kaufman

National Association of Consumer Advocates
  • Personal Injury, Consumer Law, Products Liability
  • California
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Biography

I attended law school in my mid 30s after earning my degree in speech communications, traveling a bit, waiting on tables, running a small food business and teaching tennis for eight years. Translated, I had a bit of a life and a well developed personality and world outlook at law school, unlike so many "kids" who go straight out of college and learn only to fight. My job is to see your issues from the legal and non legal sides. I need to see how the other side thinks as well to end up with successful results.

I do not come from an ivory tower. I've been poor, very poor, for years, and whatever I have I have earned it on my own. Remembering that path and that climb is essential to everything I do, every day and why I fight for all that you deserve and usually try to get you a bit more than the law allows. That is why you will find excellent reviews out there on my practice. We strive to please in your time of need.

Education
Univ of South Florida
Undergraduate Degree
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Willamette Univ COL
Law Degree
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Professional Experience
State Chair
National Association of Consumer Advocates
Current
Professional Associations
California State Bar  # 190129
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
    In most of our matters we are able to get the other guy to pay your attorneys (us) in the matter.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Additional Practice Areas
  • Lemon Law
  • Contract Law
  • Auto Fraud Law
Legal Answers
Q. Can I sue my landlord in California for fraud due to breach of rental agreement?
A: That's a definite maybe. It's unclear what you may recover once you prove your case and if you do not have an atty fee clause IN the written lease, it may be hard to even find someone to represent you. Depending on what your lease says in describing the tenancy and the space you have rented, could also change results.
Q. Can I sue a mechanic in California for faulty car repairs?
A: Sorry for your issues. A licensed facility MUST give you a WRITTEN estimate and of course a final invoice showing what they did and the result and how much they charged. Failure to do so tells me that EITHER they are NOT licensed or they are IN trouble or they are simply CROOKS.

You should complain to the Bureau of Automotive Repair and you are likely to get help that way...
Q. Is there a cap on storage unit rent increases in California?
A: Feels like a bait and switch. THAT said, regardless of any CAP, it's HIGHLY likely that they must give you 30 day notice prior to raising the rent. One way to get them is to take your biz elsewhere and get the initial teaser rate...
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California Lemon Lawyers
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Jeep Lemon Law
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140 3rd St
Los Altos, CA 94022
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Telephone: (408) 727-8882
Fax: (408) 727-8883