7.29.2014

State's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act

Law enforcement officers raided the offices of the Hoffman Law Group in North Palm Beach last Wednesday. The firm has been under investigation by the Florida attorney general's office for alleged violations of the state's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. Homeowners were pressured into joining mass litigation lawsuits. Homeowners paid a $6,000 retainer and $495 per month in "maintenance fees" to be parties to the lawsuits, which have mostly floundered in federal court. Some borrowers also allege they were promised foreclosure defense by intake representatives at the firm, but either never received it or were referred to another firm for an additional cost.


Thank goodness we have Dave Israel constantly scanning business records, and turning away questionable offers, contractors, lawyers, etc.

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