Deceptive Practices

Austin, Texas, Deceptive Trade Lawyers
Consumer Fraud Attorneys

If you have been victimized by fraud, contact the lawyers at Slater & Kennon and we will put our experience and professional, meticulous legal services to work for you. We represent consumers who have been cheated by deceptive trade. Lawyers at Slater & Kennon can help you with these complex situations. Your small or mid-sized business may also qualify as a consumer under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA).

If your business has been accused of violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, we have the experience to defend you.

Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act

The Texas DTPA was enacted to protect consumers against false, misleading, and deceptive business practices, unconscionable actions, and breaches of warranty, and to provide efficient and economical procedures to secure that protection.

Fraud claims may involve the intentional act of making a statement of fact that is not true so as to induce another party to enter into a contract or undertake some other act. Claims for fraud may occur during the negotiation phase for the sale of goods (autos, boats, diamonds, real estate) or in the providing of services (home repair fraud, broker fraud, contractor fraud, mechanic fraud), or consumer loan fraud. It also may occur in the sale of a business or in the offering or sale of an investment opportunity.

Texas Civil Fraud Attorneys

Our Texas consumer protection law firm also has considerable experience in litigating civil fraud cases. Civil fraud occurs when one party intentionally deceives another, causing the deceived party some form of injury or loss. Examples of civil fraud include the issuance of a bad check, or refusing to return property or money known to belong to another.

If you have a DTPA or fraud case, our Austin, Texas, deceptive trade lawyers will analyze the position and conduct of the parties, research industry standards and the history and background of the parties, and pursue administrative remedies, when appropriate.

Contact our Texas deceptive trade lawyers today to discuss what we can do for you or your business.


Centrally located in the Arboretum area of north Austin, the Slater & Kennon law firm represents clients in Travis County, Bastrop County, Burnet County, Williamson County, and Hays County, including the cities of Austin, San Marcos, Bastrop, Burnet, and Georgetown.