Business Details
Consumer Rights Attorneys Albuquerque NM
Feferman & Warren stands as a leading consumer rights law firm dedicated to holding corporations accountable for fraudulent and abusive practices. With over two decades of specialized experience, our attorneys have secured landmark verdicts against car dealers, predatory lenders, debt collectors, and credit reporting agencies. Our practice focuses exclusively on consumer law, including individual and class-action litigation, with a proven track record of recovering millions for clients.We operate from Albuquerque while accepting cases nationwide where New Mexico jurisdiction applies. Our team combines deep legal expertise with a commitment to transparency, having litigated precedent-setting cases that shape consumer protection laws nationally. This dedication to justice has earned recognition through prestigious awards and media coverage across major legal and consumer advocacy platforms.
Services
Car Dealer Fraud
Credit Reporting
Debt Collection
Predatory Lender
Robo Calls
Mortgage Fraud
Identity Theft
Class Action Suits
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in consumer law litigation
- Our attorneys secured a $10 million verdict against abusive debt collectors
- We specialize exclusively in consumer rights cases
- Our team has litigated national precedent-setting consumer protection cases
- We offer free consultations for all consumer law matters
Associations and certifications
- National Consumer Law Center
Services
Car Dealer Fraud
We represent consumers defrauded by car dealerships through hidden vehicle damage, title fraud, or illegal financing practices. Our attorneys handle cases involving misrepresentation of vehicle condition, false credit applications, and unlawful repossession. With decades of experience, we've recovered millions for clients through individual lawsuits and class-action litigation against deceptive dealerships.
Credit Reporting
Our firm specializes in Fair Credit Reporting Act violations, including identity theft, mixed credit files, and inaccurate reporting. We sue credit bureaus and creditors who fail to correct errors or improperly access consumer reports. Our team has secured landmark verdicts against major credit agencies for systemic failures affecting thousands of consumers.
Debt Collection
We protect consumers from abusive debt collection practices prohibited by the FDCPA. Our services include stopping harassment calls, challenging illegal lawsuits, and disputing inflated debt claims. We've successfully represented clients against national collection agencies for statute violations and improper credit reporting.
Predatory Lender
Our attorneys challenge predatory lending practices in payday loans, car title loans, and mortgage schemes. We've recovered millions through class-action lawsuits against lenders charging illegal interest rates, failing to disclose loan terms, or engaging in deceptive marketing targeting vulnerable consumers.
Robo Calls
We represent consumers receiving illegal automated calls or texts from debt collectors and telemarketers. Our firm has successfully sued companies violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act through unsolicited marketing calls, repeated wrong-number dialing, and harassment through automated messaging systems.
People
Richard N. Feferman
Attorney
With over 30 years in consumer law, Richard received the National Consumer Law Center's highest honor. He has secured multiple million-dollar verdicts against predatory lenders and car dealers, including a $4.3 million judgment in 2022.
Susan Warren
Attorney
Specializing in consumer litigation, Susan co-secured a $2.5 million verdict against Reliable Chevrolet in 2023. She focuses on car dealer fraud and credit reporting violations, with particular expertise in class-action litigation.
Nicholas Mattison
Attorney
A leading consumer rights advocate, Nicholas has won over $25 million in verdicts including a $10 million award against abusive debt collectors. He specializes in complex litigation and has received multiple Rising Star awards for his consumer protection work.
Questions
What types of consumer cases do you handle?
We handle car dealer fraud, credit reporting violations, predatory lending, debt collection abuses, robo-calls, and related consumer rights violations.
Can you represent out-of-state clients?
Yes, we accept cases involving consumers from other states with issues connected to New Mexico businesses or jurisdiction.
What qualifies as car dealer fraud?
Fraud includes selling wrecked vehicles without disclosure, title fraud, mileage misrepresentation, and illegal repossession practices.
How do credit reporting errors get corrected?
We sue credit bureaus and creditors for inaccurate reporting, mixed files, and illegal access under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
What constitutes predatory lending?
Predatory lending includes payday loans with excessive rates, improper mortgage foreclosures, and auto title loans with unfair terms.
