Federal and State Laws
State Consumer Protection Claims | Calls & Texts
Beyond dedicated telemarketing statutes, nearly every state has a general consumer protection or unfair trade practices act. In many states, an unlawful solicitation is itself an unfair or deceptive practice, which can add actual damages, statutory minimums, trebling, or attorney fees.
We evaluate claims from consumers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Matters are pursued in federal and state courts, including through association with qualified local counsel or pro hac vice admission where required.
Your situation may qualify if…
- The caller misrepresented who it was or what it was selling
- The caller ignored state registration or disclosure requirements
- You suffered an out-of-pocket loss
- The conduct affected many consumers in your state
These are screening indicators only. They do not determine whether a claim exists, which depends on the specific facts and applicable law.
How these claims stack
A federal TCPA claim addresses how the call was placed. A state consumer protection claim can address what the caller said and whether the practice was unfair or deceptive. The two are complementary rather than duplicative.
Some states require pre-suit notice or a demand letter, which is why early documentation preserves options.
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