Miami Consumer Protection Lawyer
A consumer protection dispute in Miami starts with what a business said, what it charged and what the contract says. Aaron Resnick, a Miami consumer protection lawyer with Law Offices of Aaron Resnick, represents clients in deceptive trade practice claims, debt collection disputes and consumer class actions in Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Aaron knows the law. He knows both sides. And he knows Miami.
What Is a Consumer Protection Claim in Florida?
A consumer protection claim says a business used an unfair or deceptive practice on you. Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, in part II of chapter 501, Florida Statutes, declares unfair methods of competition, unconscionable acts or practices, and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in trade or commerce unlawful.
Aaron Resnick sorts the facts into what the business said, what it did and what you paid before he chooses a claim.
Who Can Sue Under Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act?
Anyone aggrieved by a violation can bring an action. The act lets a person ask a court to declare a practice unlawful and to stop it, and a person who suffered a loss can recover actual damages. It also lets the prevailing party recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs, which can run against either side.
Aaron Resnick reads the documents and the likely cost on both sides before recommending a filing.
What Counts as a Deceptive Business Practice?
A deceptive practice misleads the person it is aimed at. Examples include false or misleading advertising, misleading labeling, and a charge that was hidden or described one way and billed another. Florida courts ask whether the practice was likely to deceive a consumer acting reasonably in the same circumstances.
Aaron Resnick compares the advertisement, the contract and the bill, because the gap between them is usually the claim.
Is Debt Collection Harassment Covered by a Separate Florida Law?
Yes. The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act, in part VI of chapter 559, Florida Statutes, bars certain collection practices. A debtor can recover actual damages, additional statutory damages of up to $1,000, court costs and reasonable attorney's fees, and an action must be started within 2 years after the violation.
Aaron Resnick checks the collector's conduct against the dates before advising on a claim or a defense.
Can Consumers Bring a Class Action in Florida?
Yes, when many people are harmed by the same practice and the court certifies the class. Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.220 governs class actions in Florida courts. Aaron Resnick was plaintiffs' counsel in the Icon Brickell condominium fee class action settlement in Miami.
Aaron Resnick starts by asking whether the harm is shared, provable from records and large enough to justify a class.
What Should I Send Before a First Meeting About a Consumer Dispute?
Send the contract or order, every receipt and bill, the advertisement or screenshot that drew you in, the emails and texts with the business, your payment records, any complaint you already made to the business or an agency, and the dates of each step.
A short timeline of who said what, and when, helps Aaron Resnick organize the documents and deadlines.
Aaron Resnick's litigation record is on the firm's representative matters page.
Send the parties, the problem and the next date; the firm reviews every inquiry and tells you whether it can help.
We Don't Make Promises. We Have Results to Prove It.
Aaron Resnick has handled business disputes in Miami since 1998 and is a fourth generation Miami resident. He works hands-on on every case; the client gets Aaron on every major litigation issue, not a junior partner. The Law Offices of Aaron Resnick represents consumers and condominium owners in Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties and across Florida in deceptive trade practice claims, debt collection disputes and class actions. Call 305-672-7495 or request a consultation.
This page provides general information and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome.
