Business Details
California Consumer Protection Lawyers
As California consumer lawyers, we believe every consumer deserves safe transportation, fair credit, and freedom from fraud. For over four decades, KBK Legal has championed consumer rights against corporations, representing clients in cases involving defective vehicles, solar panel scams, deceptive financing, and illegal debt collection. Our attorneys have secured over $500 million in consumer recoveries, waived $3 billion in uncollectible debt, and represented more than 500,000 class members.We pioneered California's Lemon Law framework and continue shaping consumer protection jurisprudence through appellate victories. Our practice focuses on empowering individuals against powerful entities, offering contingency-based representation with no upfront fees. With offices across California, we combine legislative advocacy, litigation expertise, and consumer education to protect rights and promote economic justice.
Services
Lemon Law Representation
Solar Panel Scams
Debt Collection Defense
Vehicle Repossession Cases
Door-to-Door Sales Fraud
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of consumer law expertise in California
- Secured $500M+ in consumer recoveries and $3B+ in debt waivers
- Pioneered California's first Lemon Law appellate decision
- No upfront fees - contingency-based representation only
- Successfully litigated 250+ consumer class actions
Services
Lemon Law Representation
Our Lemon Law practice helps California consumers with defective vehicles still under warranty. We represent clients whose cars have substantial defects affecting use, value, or safety that manufacturers failed to repair after reasonable attempts. Our attorneys have obtained thousands of vehicle replacements and refunds, including the first appellate decision interpreting California's Lemon Law. We handle cases involving modern technology systems in vehicles and work with expert mechanics to document defects.
Solar Panel Scams
We specialize in canceling fraudulent solar panel contracts signed outside traditional business settings. Our attorneys help consumers void contracts that lack required cancellation disclosures or involve deceptive financing practices. We've successfully challenged companies using fake email addresses and forged signatures in solar panel transactions. Our practice covers rescission rights, debt waivers, and recovery of payments made under deceptive contracts.
Debt Collection Defense
Our debt collection defense practice challenges illegal collection practices under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. We represent consumers facing harassment, false claims, or improper deficiency balances after vehicle repossessions. Our team has voided millions in unlawful debt claims and secured credit report corrections. We focus on technical violations of disclosure requirements and improper collection notices.
Vehicle Repossession Cases
We defend consumers against improper vehicle repossessions and related deficiency claims. Our attorneys challenge defective Notice of Intent to Sell documents and negotiate reinstatement terms. We've secured class action settlements requiring lenders to waive millions in deficiency balances. Our practice includes reviewing repossession notices for legal compliance and challenging improper auction valuations.
Door-to-Door Sales Fraud
Our door-to-door sales fraud practice cancels contracts signed in non-traditional settings without proper cancellation disclosures. We handle cases involving water filtration systems, gutter cleaning, and home computers, with particular expertise in solar panel contracts. Our attorneys ensure consumers receive full documentation of all agreements and challenge forged signatures or hidden financing terms in home solicitation sales.
People
Kristin Kemnitzer
Managing Partner
Kristin Kemnitzer leads KBK Legal's consumer protection efforts with decades of trial experience. She has secured landmark victories against automotive and financial institutions, focusing on class action litigation and appellate advocacy.
Adam J. McNeile
Managing Partner
Adam McNeile specializes in consumer finance litigation, particularly solar energy contract disputes. He has argued precedent-setting cases before California appellate courts and represented consumers in nationwide class actions against major corporations.
Nancy Barron
Founding Partner
Nancy Barron pioneered California's Lemon Law practice, authoring definitive guides on vehicle defect claims. With over 40 years of experience, she has obtained thousands of vehicle repurchases and shaped consumer protection legislation through reported appellate decisions.
Questions
What is California's Lemon Law?
California's Lemon Law protects consumers with defective vehicles under warranty requiring multiple repair attempts. Manufacturers must replace or refund vehicles that fail to conform to warranty terms after reasonable repair attempts.
How do I handle vehicle repossession?
If your vehicle was repossessed, immediately review the Notice of Intent to Sell for legal compliance. You have rights to reinstate the loan or redeem the vehicle within specified timeframes under California law.
What constitutes car dealer fraud?
Car dealer fraud includes failing to disclose prior accidents, misrepresenting vehicle condition, or altering contract terms. Certified pre-owned vehicles require full disclosure of accident history and inspection results.
How do I challenge unfair debt collection?
Unfair debt collection includes harassment, false claims, or improper deficiency balances. You have rights under federal and state laws to challenge these practices and potentially recover damages.
What are home solicitation sales rights?
California law gives you 3-5 days to cancel home solicitation contracts. Sellers must provide specific cancellation disclosures, and you can void contracts lacking these requirements regardless of transaction timing.
