The Law Offices of Craig Zimmerman https://www.craigzlaw.com IRS Tax Relief Services | Debt Relief Tax | Tax Relief Lawyers & Companies Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:53:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 California Lemon Law 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Getting a Refund or Replacement https://www.craigzlaw.com/california-lemon-law-2026-the-ultimate-guide-to-getting-a-refund-or-replacement/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:28:03 +0000 https://www.craigzlaw.com/?p=819 Driving a brand-new car off the lot in California is a dream—until the “Check Engine” light startsflickering like a bad neon sign. If you’ve found yourself making more trips to the dealership thanthe grocery store, you might be dealing with a lemon.Navigating the California Lemon Law (officially known as the Song-Beverly ConsumerWarranty Act) can feel […]

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]]> More Than Just a Lemon: The Hidden Costs of Auto Fraud & How to Fight https://www.craigzlaw.com/more-than-just-a-lemon-the-hidden-costs-of-auto-fraud-how-to-fight/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:51:24 +0000 https://www.craigzlaw.com/?p=811 It’s a familiar scene. You’ve spent months saving, researching, and scrolling through listings. Finally, you find “the one”—a sleek vehicle that promises to get you to work reliably and maybe even turn a few heads. You sign the paperwork, take the keys, and drive off the lot feeling a sense of accomplishment. The Emotional Toll […]

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]]> What’s the Best Way To Deal With Consumer Fraud? https://www.craigzlaw.com/whats-the-best-way-to-deal-with-consumer-fraud/ Fri, 16 May 2025 18:26:53 +0000 https://www.craigzlaw.com/?p=804 Deceptive Trade Practice Act or DTPA When faced with a potential consumer fraud issue, most people wonder what laws are available to them.  The most commonly used law is the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (“DTPA”).  The DTPA is a law that exists in every state that allows a party to go after a business that […]

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]]> Damages – What’s My Case Worth? https://www.craigzlaw.com/damages-whats-my-case-worth/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:56:34 +0000 https://www.craigzlaw.com/?p=789 When I was in law school, a professor on the first day of class… talked about the evolution of thinking as a law student.   As a first-year law student, you ask the question, can I sue?  The answer is you can always sue.  It may not be a good idea, but you can always sue.  […]

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]]> My Trade-In Hasn’t Been Paid Off https://www.craigzlaw.com/trade-in-hasnt-been-paid-off/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:51:04 +0000 https://www.craigzlaw.com/?p=793 (What do I do?) In a typical car purchase at a dealership, a buyer does two things.   The first thing they do is find a car to buy and the second thing is negotiating their trade-in.  Once everything is agreed upon, the dealership takes possession of the trade-in and the buyer drives off in a […]

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]]> Finances and the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) https://www.craigzlaw.com/finances-and-the-coronavirus-covid-19/ Tue, 24 Mar 2020 21:04:39 +0000 https://www.craigzlaw.com/?p=769 Right now, there is a global pandemic gripping the world.   Everyone is being asked to self-quarantine and social distance in order to stop the spread of the CoronaVirus (COVID-19).  Businesses are laying off mass number of employees.  The amount of work shifts employees are working are being reduced. Retail, service and restaurant workers are being […]

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]]> Tax Law Changes From 2018 https://www.craigzlaw.com/tax-law-changes-from-2018/ Tue, 08 Oct 2019 21:29:38 +0000 https://www.craigzlaw.com/?p=765 Last year Congress enacted some changes to the tax laws which will affect your 2018 tax return, which is due April 15, 2019.  There are lots of changes and only a knowledgeable tax preparer will fully understand them but here are some of the key changes to note: In the past, the full amount of […]

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]]> Dealership Tells You Financing Fell Through https://www.craigzlaw.com/dealership-tells-you-financing-fell-through/ Sat, 11 May 2019 04:43:29 +0000 https://www.craigzlaw.com/?p=746 The Financing Fell Through (What Do I Do?)   Consider this familiar scenario. You go to buy a car.   You don’t have the cash to pay for the purchase in full.  You ask the dealership to help you find financing so you ask the salesman if the dealership can find financing for your car purchase. […]

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]]> Which auto dealers are using military technology to watch your every move? https://www.craigzlaw.com/734-2/ Mon, 15 May 2017 09:37:26 +0000 https://www.craigzlaw.com/?p=734 “It’s extremely lucrative for them” said local attorney Doug Scott, who specializes in auto dealer fraud lawsuits. Scott said many contracts consumers sign at small dealerships are set up to fail. They have some common features: big cash-only down payments, bi-weekly or even weekly payments, zero grace period for late payments and topped off with […]

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]]> Debt Still Dogs Americans – TheStreet.com https://www.craigzlaw.com/debt-still-dogs-americans-thestreet-com/ Thu, 17 Sep 2015 18:04:07 +0000 https://www.craigzlaw.com/?p=591 In new article featuring attorney Craig Zimmerman, TheStreet.com touches on the modern nature of debt, credit, & consumerism. Astoundingly almost 80% of Americans hold some form of debt. That terrible news for the financial backbone of the country right? Read more at : http://www.thestreet.com/story/13262713/1/debt-still-dogs-americans-but-that-may-not-be-a-bad-thing.html

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