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Chittur & Associates, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors at Law |
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Ten Reasons for Retaining Chittur & Associates, P.C., to Pursue Your Claims for Consumer Fraud
1. Mr. Chittur has been litigating consumer fraud class actions for several years all over the country. This gives invaluable insight into what evidence, tactics, and strategy works in consumer fraud litigation, and equally important, what does not work. His articles on consumer fraud and class actions have been published as informative pieces for laymen. This experience and perceptiveness can be priceless in pursuing your claims. Through our experience in handling consumer fraud litigation matters, we are familiar with the extensive body of law ‑ state and federal statutes, state and federal case law that can be invoked to such claims. Succeeding in arbitrations and litigation is a lot more than knowing consumer law as black letters on white paper; the judgment, perception, and skill born of such relevant experience can be decisive. We have the background and expertise in consumer law. 2. Often, consumer claims are subject to arbitration, e.g., before JAMS, which has its own unique rules and procedures. The arbitration process is different from litigation in court, and different strategies come into play. It would be difficult, if not impossible, for a lawyer who is not experienced with the arbitration process to protect consumers's interest properly. Experience, expertise, and skill are required to prepare the documents necessary to commence an arbitration claim, to select the arbitration panel, to conduct discovery and other pre‑hearing investigation, to maximize the settlement value of the case, and to present the case effectively at the arbitration hearing. Mr. Chittur has been an arbitrator with the NASD, and as such, has participated in and chaired several arbitration panels and hearings. This experience is invaluable. 3. We provide prospective clients with free consultations and evaluations of their claims. Because of the complexities involved, we are often able to identify potential claims that are not apparent to prospective clients when they initially call us. Our case evaluations are honest, direct, and objective. If you have a claim worth pursuing, we will tell you the nature of your claims, the defenses that we anticipate the opposing party will attempt to raise, and the prospects for recovery. If we do not believe that you have a viable claim, we will tell you so and explain why we believe that to be the case so that you don't waste your time and resources unnecessarily. 4. We have the resources to analyze consumer claims and to protect consumers. In order to successfully represent clients in consumer litigation matters, a law firm and its lawyers must have access to online databases, computer programs, experts available on call, and other necessities to evaluate cases, and prepare and conduct trials. Mr. Chittur is a member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, NACA. NACA is national bar association whose member attorneys represent only consumers in disputes with businesses. Through NACA, we can access a wealth of information that has been compiled by NACA related to many topics, including the substantive law of consumer litigation, expert witnesses, and information regarding business practices and scams. 5. We handle only a limited number of cases. This enable us to ensure the best possible representation for our limited clients with the requisite attention to detail. You, in turn, can be assured that if we take your case it will receive the thorough and diligent treatment that it deserves.
6. We pursue cases aggressively and diligently; we firmly believe that ordinarily, delay is dangerous for claimants! Because we handle only a limited number of cases, we move cases through the judicial or arbitration process as quickly as is reasonably possible. Of course, sometimes delays are beyond our control, but we do everything that we can to pursue our clients' claims diligently and to bring them to a resolution as promptly as the process allows. 7. We keep our clients fully informed, and abreast of what is happening in their case. We promptly tell them every material development that occurs in a case. We attend to telephone calls from clients promptly; if we are unavailable to take a call, we return these calls almost always on the same day that the call has been received. 8. We look for the correct expert for the case. Thus, we may retain a marketing response analyst, or an expert in the auto finance industry to assist with the case and, if necessary, to testify at the trial or arbitration hearing. Effective expert witnesses often have a significant B sometimes, decisive B impact on the outcome of a case. We have, and have access to, extensive information regarding individuals who are experts in specific areas and who are effective presenting expert testimony to courts and arbitration panels. 9. We believe that good settlements are not a product of luck, but of hard work and a readiness to go to trial. We maximize the settlement value of the cases for consumers. Most cases settle before proceeding to trial or hearing, and the amount of settlement depends on what has been uncovered in pretrial proceedings through discovery B in other words, lawyering skills and knowledge. Most often, it is in the client's best interests to accept a settlement offer. Thus, one of the most important attributes of an effective consumer fraud lawyer is knowing how to maximize the settlement value of a case. 10. We enjoy trials. We have conducted several trials in federal and state courts and arbitration hearings. We also regularly attend trial related seminars and workshops, and is a member of the country's top trial lawyers' associations: AAJ (formerly ATLA), NYSTLA, and TLPJ. We continually update our trial and communication skills. We are thus attuned to the latest techniques in trial and hearing, success strategies for jury and arbitrator persuasion, and techniques for good communication. We always commence and conduct cases with the assumption that they will proceed to a trial or an arbitration hearing, and we prepare the case thoroughly. If a trial or hearing becomes necessary, we will zealously represent you in court or before the arbitration panel and work toward achieving the best possible outcome B that's what a New York judge said about Mr. Chittur. 286 Madison Avenue Suite 1100 |
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286 Madison Avenue Suite 1100 New York, NY 10017 Telephone: 212-370-0447 Fax 212-370-0465 www.chittur.com |
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