Fees & Cost

How much does a Lemon Law attorney cost?

The case review is free, and CLINE APC charges no upfront fees. California Civil Code section 1794(d) awards costs and reasonable attorney fees to a buyer who prevails, if a lawyer represents the buyer. The firm explains its attorney fee arrangement at the first meeting, before you decide anything.

Key points

• The case review is free, with no upfront fees.
• Civil Code 1794(d) awards costs and attorney fees to a buyer who prevails with a lawyer.
• The firm explains its fee arrangement at the first meeting.

Read the statute

• Civil Code § 1794(d): attorney fees in consumer warranty actions

Do I pay anything if my Lemon Law claim is unsuccessful?

The case review is free, and CLINE APC charges no upfront fees. Fees and costs shift to the manufacturer under Civil Code section 1794(d) only when the buyer prevails. The firm explains its attorney fee arrangement, including what happens if a case does not succeed, at the first meeting.

Who pays for experts or appraisal costs?

In many Song-Beverly cases, reasonable litigation costs can be recovered from the manufacturer when you prevail, alongside attorney fees. Whether an expert inspection or appraisal is needed depends on the defect (for example, intermittent electrical issues or prior collision disputes). CLINE APC evaluates that need during case review and explains how costs are handled before you commit.

Can the manufacturer make me pay its attorney fees?

Manufacturers sometimes threaten fee shifts, but Song-Beverly is designed to protect consumers who pursue warranty rights in good faith. Fee awards against consumers are uncommon in standard Lemon Law buyback cases. If a manufacturer cites a prior arbitration agreement or special warranty language, your attorney reviews those terms before filing. Do not let a fee threat stop you from getting a free case review.