Scott Richard Kaufman

I attended law school in my mid 30s after earning my degree in speech communications, traveling a bit, waiting on tables, running a small food business and teaching tennis for eight years. Translated, I had a bit of a life and a well developed personality and world outlook at law school, unlike so many "kids" who go straight out of college and learn only to fight. My job is to see your issues from the legal and non legal sides. I need to see how the other side thinks as well to end up with successful results.

I do not come from an ivory tower. I've been poor, very poor, for years, and whatever I have I have earned it on my own. Remembering that path and that climb is essential to everything I do, every day and why I fight for all that you deserve and usually try to get you a bit more than the law allows. That is why you will find excellent reviews out there on my practice. We strive to please in your time of need.

• Lemon Law
• Contract Law
• Auto Fraud Law

• Free Consultation
• Contingent Fees
  In most of our matters we are able to get the other guy to pay your attorneys (us) in the matter.

California

Since 1997

State Chair

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Current

Univ of South Florida

Undergraduate Degree

Willamette Univ COL

Law Degree

California State Bar  # 190129

Member

1997 - Current

Q. dealership and loan officer stated approved for a loan.Bring in paystubs etc. No down-payment.Lies and no deal. Illegal?

January 8, 2025

A: Yes, a misrepresentation is illegal. That term is usually used for criminal law, 'unlawful' is more like it, here. Anyway, to WIN such a case one would have to not only prove what was alleged, but, one would also have to show 'damages.' For instance, IF they demanded a down payment now and you paid it AND it did not go through AND they did not return your $$$, those are real money damages. Good luck with it...

Q. Purchased a preowned Rolex from an established jewelry store. However, I believe it’s not authentic. What are my rights?

January 7, 2025

A: I'd have it inspected by another jeweler to see if you are right.

I'd go back in to complain about this, with one or more witnesses, if you are right.

I'd politely seek a refund if you are right.

IF this all fails, contact an atty and figure out a way to PROVE you are right, as once it

leaves the store, it's an easy argument for them to say YES, we sold you a real one and

YOU are trying to scam US by claiming otherwise...

Q. Can I recover proceeds from tow yard sale of my car?

October 10, 2024

A: Sorry for your issues. Hope you are feeling better. Hopefully your HOME insurance had not lapsed too? First, the time to bring such a claim has almost assredly expired long ago. Typically, FOUR years with a writing and TWO years without one, is how long you have to sue. Assuming you COULD still bring a claim, understand that the tow guys have a 'legal' racket. The VALUE of your car is what it can get at auction and not some number you pulled off of the net, so not 20K. The Auction is "rigged" to where the winning bidder, usually related to the tow yard, pays around the amount owed on the storage fee(s). THEN they usually sue for the rest owed! IF someone bid more than the amount owed, then yes, you are entitled to the extra funds, but, it is doubtful that this happened and as noted first, not likely a live case anymore... ... Read More