Protecting your consumer rights.
Fight back.
Maine has powerful laws that let you fight back against [shady dealing] by businesses. In fact, all “unfair and deceptive” trade practices can be grounds for a lawsuit where the business may owe you money and legal fees if you win. Island Justice is Maine’s only Consumer Protection law firm and is committed to fighting for Mainers’ rights.
Island Justice is a Maine-based law firm specializing in Consumer Protection of all kinds. Its founding partner, John Steed, is a Maine native who has made it his mission to help ordinary people fight corporate bulldogs and bureaucracy.
The devil is in the details. Sometimes small fees slipped into a used car transaction can lead to large recoveries for consumers. A thorough review of your case by a trained lawyer could potentially result in a valuable lawsuit against a bad business. Maybe you’ve been the victim of a detail written only in the fine print, or you’re finding it hard to get out from under unrealistic rates. John Steed of Island Justice will help you stand up for your rights as a consumer.
Areas of Practice
Auto & Dealer Fraud
Purchasing and/or financing a car is a stressful process often full of high pressure and deceptive sales practices. If you think you have been treated badly by a car dealer, you may have a case against them. Car dealers who take advantage of customers don’t follow all the rules- that gives you an opportunity to fight back and possibly make the dealer pay you.
Housing Construction & Manufactured Housing
There are clearly defined laws around what you are entitled to as a homeowner. Manufactured home dealers have been known to use a lot of the same tricks and tactics (hidden fees, high pressure sales, etc.) as used car dealers to turn the American dream into a nightmare. Hire us to help secure damages or ensure compliance when a manufactured home fails to deliver.
Foreclosure Defense
Maybe you’re caught in a situation, and it seems impossible to get out. We are well-versed in the laws surrounding foreclosure, so we can help you find the light at the end of the tunnel. We can help negotiate a loan modification or fight the action in court.
Student Debt
Debt Collection
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Big companies make a lot of money off of debts owed, and they don’t always follow the rules. As a Consumer Protection Law Practice, we represent you, the consumer. You have more power than you think.
Identity Theft
Part of the convenience of technology is the reality that identity theft is more prevalent than ever. We assist in managing the fall-out of identity theft, and we make sure companies don’t hold you at fault when it happens.
“John is a down-to-earth and genuine person -- he’s committed to helping people across all walks of life, inside or outside the office. In law, he’s empathic but also practical. We hired John to help us with an adverse possession claim by a large company and he has tirelessly helped us navigate all the ins and outs. He’s attentive and focused yet still has a sense of humor. We enjoy every exchange we have with him. The best way I can say it is: John’s what lawyers used to be!”
– Troy Payne & Cleo Huggins
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