What is a consumer attorney?

A consumer attorney help individuals fight for consumer rights or guide corporations in complying with new consumer legislation. As a consumer attorney, your specific job duties vary, depending on your place of employment. Some consumer attorneys may work in law firms that focus on individual claims, such as credit card debt collection or product liability. Large companies or banks hire consumer attorneys to ensure the company complies with applicable legislation and to handle customer issues or lawsuits. In the public sector, consumer lawyers may work with advocacy groups to lobby and fight for consumer rights in a specific field, or they may work in a government agency to investigate consumer complaints or enforce laws that are necessary to protect the public. Some government consumer attorneys, such as a state attorney general, are elected or appointed into office.