Legal Help Home | Find a Lawyer | Find a Law Library
Research Michigan Law | Michigan Law Websites | Family Law
Elder Law | Criminal Law | Debt Relief
Wills and Trusts | Landlord/Tenant Law | Immigration Law
Identity Theft

Introduction to Consumer Law Topics

The Legal Information Institute of Cornell University provides introductions to numerous consumer law issues such as consumer credit, negotiable instruments, and debtor/creditor. The site also includes links to relevant federal statutes and regulations.

Michigan Statutes

• Michigan consumer protection laws provided by the Michigan Office of the Attorney General.
• Michigan Compiled Laws prepared by the Michigan Legislative Council (chapter 445 Commerce and Trade)

Federal Statutes

List of federal laws and regulations prepared by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Finding an Attorney

State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral

Michigan Guides

• Publications prepared by the Legislative Council. General interest publications include the Consumer Protection Resource Guide, Services for Seniors, and Tenants and Landlords.
• Consumer alerts prepared by the Office of the Attorney General.

Federal Guides

• Consumer guides and consumer protection information prepared by the federal government.

• Consumer protection information provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Includes lists of recalled products.

• Consumer protection on a variety of topics such as automobile sales and credit. Provided by the Federal Trade Commission. Includes publications.

• Consumer protection information relating to electronic communications ranging from cellular phone to satellite dishes. Provided by the Federal Communications Commission.

• Articles, “FAQ” pages, and other resources relating to consumer law. Provided by FindLaw for the Public.

File a Complaint (Michigan)

• Online complaint form provided by the Michigan Office of the Attorney General.
• The Michigan Attorney General's office has a consumer complaint directory. It's arranged by subject and helps people find contacts, federal and state, for a variety of problems. Topics include: "Credit Card Fraud," "Food," "Movers," "Product Warranty & Defects," and "Taxes."

File a Complaint (Federal)

Online complaint form provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

File a Complaint (Better Business Bureau)

Online complaint form provided by the Better Business Bureau.