Call an attorney already

People will sprain their ankle at the supermarket and call an attorney before they leave the store, but will endure months of harassment by a debt collector and never call an attorney who can help stop the harassment and get compensation for the resulting emotional harm.

Consumer protection laws are fee-shifting laws, which mean that consumer attorneys can take a case on contingency, and most will not charge a penny unless they recover money. Nick and I are happy to talk to consumers from Minnesota (and so will Chris in October, when he gets his license), and the National Association of Consumer Advocates has a database of its members in every state.

If you are suffering harassment by a debt collector, discrimination by a landlord or property manager, fraud by a car dealer or you are dealing with any other consumer problem, find an attorney who can help. It never hurts to call or e-mail.