Consumer Protection Law & Consumer Disputes
Common to many contract, business, construction, and real estate disputes are companion claims under the expansive reach of the Massachusetts consumer protection statute, "Chapter 93A." Individuals and business entities victimized in Massachusetts by unfair or deceptive business conduct may have claims under Chapter 93A both to redress the wrong and, where applicable, to punish the responsible party for its violation of the law.
Parties who successfully prove Chapter 93A violations can automatically recover their reasonable attorneys' fees from the party in violation of the statute. Additionally, where the conduct is found to have been "knowing and intentional," courts can award double - and even triple - the amount of damages the conduct actually caused. In other words, parties facing Chapter 93A liability face enormous risk, often providing incentive to resolve the claims on terms favorable to the party bringing them.
Maximizing the force and effect of the strategic advantage available under Chapter 93A, however, requires counsel thoroughly familiar with (and experience litigating) the unique nuances of the wide-reaching law and the expansive body of cases interpreting it. Craig takes pride in his proven ability to use the leverage available under Chapter 93A to obtain thoughtful, creative, excellent solutions for his consumer clients.
Parties who successfully prove Chapter 93A violations can automatically recover their reasonable attorneys' fees from the party in violation of the statute. Additionally, where the conduct is found to have been "knowing and intentional," courts can award double - and even triple - the amount of damages the conduct actually caused. In other words, parties facing Chapter 93A liability face enormous risk, often providing incentive to resolve the claims on terms favorable to the party bringing them.
Maximizing the force and effect of the strategic advantage available under Chapter 93A, however, requires counsel thoroughly familiar with (and experience litigating) the unique nuances of the wide-reaching law and the expansive body of cases interpreting it. Craig takes pride in his proven ability to use the leverage available under Chapter 93A to obtain thoughtful, creative, excellent solutions for his consumer clients.
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