Dedicated Rancho Cucamonga Automotive Attorneys ready To Help You
The automotive industry is subject to numerous laws and regulations at the state and federal levels. From automotive manufacturers and dealerships to financial institutions and leasing companies, businesses throughout the industry face heavy compliance burdens and disputes with customers and other commercial parties can prove extraordinarily costly. As a result, companies need to take proactive measures to protect themselves, and this starts with engaging the services of an experienced Rancho Cucamonga automotive lawyer.
Our attorneys have decades of combined experience representing automotive industry clients in Rancho Cucamonga and throughout California. We represent clients in transactions and litigation, including litigation involving consumer complaints, commercial disputes, and administrative enforcement proceedings. In all matters, we take a practical and straightforward approach to resolving our clients’ legal needs, whether that means strategically negotiating favorable contract terms or providing vigorous representation in discovery and through trial.
Knowledgeable and Strategic Automotive Lawyers for Transactions and Disputes in Rancho Cucamonga
We provide transactional representation and representation for formal and informal dispute resolution in Rancho Cucamonga and the surrounding areas. Our Rancho Cucamonga automotive attorneys are available to advise vehicle manufacturers, component manufacturers, automotive technology companies, financing companies, leasing companies, trucking and transportation companies, and other automotive businesses in the areas of:
Contract Drafting and Negotiation – We represent automotive clients in contract negotiations in the areas of supply, distribution, retail, financing, leasing, and vendor relationships. We also provide representation for mergers, acquisitions, general corporate matters, employment agreements, joint venture agreements, and other types of transactions.
California Legal and Regulatory Compliance – It is no secret that California has some of the strictest automotive laws in the country. We represent our automotive clients in all aspects of California legal and regulatory compliance, including compliance with state emissions standards. We provide full-service representation for legal and regulatory compliance in other areas as well (e.g., labor and employment), serving as a one-stop-shop for our clients’ California compliance needs.
Federal Legal and Regulatory Compliance – We also represent our automotive clients with respect to federal legal and regulatory compliance. This includes compliance with all laws and regulations falling within the enforcement jurisdiction of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Similar to our state-level compliance representation, we provide representation for non-automotive-specific federal compliance matters as well.
California Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) and Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (CWA) Claims – The CLRA and CWA both contain provisions that the California legislature drafted specifically to protect retail car buyers during the buying process. The CLRA provides protections against fraud, while the CWA is California’s “lemon law.” While both laws serve valid purposes, they also breed a significant volume of unsubstantiated litigation, and our Rancho Cucamonga automotive attorney has the knowledge and experience required to effectively assess CLRA and CWA claims and advise our clients accordingly.
Product Liability Claims – In addition to representing clients in consumer litigation under the CLRA and CWA, we also serve as defense counsel for product liability litigation. We represent manufacturers, dealerships, and other entities in the “chain of distribution,” and we handle indemnification actions between commercial parties in addition to defending against consumers’ vehicle defect claims.
Graves Amendment Litigation – We represent leasing companies and other automotive clients in Graves Amendment litigation in Rancho Cucamonga and statewide. The Graves Amendment bars vicarious liability claims against leasing companies (including rental car companies) in most cases. However, there are various complexities to the law that will often create issues that lead to litigation.
General Civil Litigation – In addition to representing automotive clients in litigation involving issues that are specific to the industry, we represent these clients in a broad range of other types of disputes as well. From intellectual property to employment, and from vendor contracts to facility leases, we provide skilled legal representation for all types of civil and commercial litigation throughout California.
Why Choose the Rancho Cucamonga Automotive Lawyers at CKB VIENNA LLP?
CKB VIENNA LLP is a team of lawyers who have specific experience representing clients in the automotive industry. We emphasize approachability and teamwork, and we take a proactive, comprehensive, and results-oriented approach to meeting our clients’ needs. As our client, we are fully committed to protecting your legal and financial interests, and we will work diligently until we find the best solution to your specific legal issue. Learn more about CKB VIENNA LLP.
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