Construction Company Deceptive Trade Practices Lawyer in El Paso

When you make the decision to take on a big personal or business construction project, you want contractors you can trust. The Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) protects consumers from a range of scams and risks associated with the hiring of contractors to oversee your construction projects by defining unlawful conduct and the penalties which may therefore be incurred.

Whether the deception came in the form of overcharging, false licenses, or unreported property damage, the Law Office of Abrar and Vergara can help you claim your damages and see fraudulent contractors brought to justice. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your case with attorneys Arif Abrar and Linzui Vergara and to learn how you can win your DTPA lawsuit.

Types of Deceptive Practices

In general, a contractor has engaged in deceptive trade practices if they have in any way misled the consumer about the materials, process, or payment necessary to complete their work. Violations of the DTPA cover deception that could occur at every stage of a construction project and by any individuals both directly or indirectly hired to complete work.

In an effort to attract business and rope consumers in, many conman contractors will engage in false advertising before any work even takes place. For example, they may:

• Falsely call themselves an incorporated company
• Lie about the quality or origin of materials they use
• Misrepresent the licenses and insurance they hold

These examples and many others demonstrate the deception which may be involved in falsely assuring consumers of the legal or practical ability of contractors to undertake construction work and to deliver on a certain quality of work.

Once construction is underway, there are other ways in which a deceptive tradesman may extract more money than agreed upon from a consumer. A contractor may deceive you by:

• Billing you for new goods but installing used parts
• Misleading you about the necessity of certain services
• Not completing the work for which they were hired

The conduct described above does not cover the full range of unlawful trade practices, but it does represent some common tricks pulled by disreputable contractors. Unfortunately for consumers, the evaluation of the quality or completeness of construction work may require a third party and a further investment of time and money.

This can be a tough burden to bear, especially for individuals. If your home improvement project or new build has been interrupted by fraudulent contractors, a lawyer can help you regain control. An experienced attorney will be familiar with the legal statutes that apply and can assist you in categorizing the deceptive practices of which you were a victim.

Your Next Steps

If you believe that you have been deceived, it’s imperative that you contact a lawyer and begin the legal process of claiming your damages as soon as you can. With a statute of limitations of only two years for DTPA-related offenses (from the time of completion of work or from when a consumer should have reasonably discovered evidence of deception) there is relatively little time to make a claim of deceptive construction work.

With a lawyer on your side, you are less likely to fall prey to an unfair settlement or to be hounded by contractors trying to convince you to drop the issue entirely. In cases of intentional deception or knowing negligence, a lawyer can secure you even greater damages, which may have otherwise been hard to determine on your own.

Contact the Law Office of Abrar and Vergara Today

Attorneys Linzui Vergara and Arif Abrar have honed their skills with over 100 combined personal injury and criminal defense cases, 40+ of which have gone to trial. They promise to work relentlessly in the best interests of their clients, whether that be in securing them the best settlement possible or fighting for them in court. The Law Office of Abrar and Vergara chooses our clients carefully and our track record proves that when we dedicate ourselves to a client, the hard work always pays off.

For a chance to speak directly with our attorneys, contact our office for a free consultation by giving us a call or filling out the form below. We are proud to serve the residents and businesses of the El Paso area and southeast New Mexico. Se habla español.