Joseph Kaufman is an experienced trial lawyer who focuses his practice on consumer warranty and lemon law matters. Mr. Kaufman spent most of his career defending car, motorcycle and trucking companies in breach of warranty matters. He launched Joseph Kaufman & Associates’ Lemon Law Aid with the goal of providing consumers with the same level of representation as the car companies. His philosophy is to treat each case as a potential trial candidate, and he believes the best way to handle a lemon law claim is through preparedness and organization. Armed with a vast knowledge of California and federal lemon law statutes, Mr. Kaufman has recovered millions of dollars for California consumers.
Mr. Kaufman began his career with a national products liability defense firm that focused on the defense and representation of automobile companies. After a few years, Mr. Kaufman moved to the Los Angeles office of a preeminent international law firm, where he was elevated to partner in 2012. Mr. Kaufman regularly spoke at seminars and gave presentation to the automotive, trucking and motorcycle industries on the proper handling of lemon law claims. He launched Lemon Law Aid as a consumer protection firm in 2016 when he realized he could do more good and better benefit consumers by directly representing them.
Mr. Kaufman has handled thousands of lemon law cases, has been involved in dozens of jury trials and arbitrations, and has participated in the mediations of hundreds of matters. While a fast resolution of your lemon law claim is always the goal, if trial is needed Mr. Kaufman has the skill set and knowledge needed to effectively represent consumers at every stage of a lemon law claim.
TESTIMONIALS
“Five stars is not enough! I am so fortunate to have dealt with Joe and his professional team. Communication was excellent. I always knew where my case stood in our labyrinth legal system. The settlement FAR exceeded my expectations. I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to recommend Joe to anyone who finds themselves with a lemon. Thanks Joe!”
Jack B – CA
“Joe is the man! I called and emailed MULTIPLE firms that just could not care less about hearing my case. He was the only guy willing to help with my very very unique lemon law case. He didn’t brush me off and was always responsive to my emails giving me advice every step of the way. I firmly believe that without Joe I would not have ever been able to get my case off the ground. I got paid literally 30x more than what I was originally offered because of Joe’s advice. If you read this stop right here and look no further.”
Matthew C – Chino Hills, CA
“We contacted Mr. Kaufman about our ongoing issues with our Chevy Bolt after having poor experiences with other law firms. We were immediately impressed by the firm’s knowledge about the GM issues with the Bolt and the viability of a possible claim against GM. There was no delay by the firm in getting to work on our behalf. It was a seamless and effortless process on our part to provide the requested information. The firm kept us informed through out the claim process and Joe personally contacted us when he reached a settlement with GM on behalf. We were so pleased with his firm’s work and would, without reservation, recommend him to anyone dealing with auto issues and auto manufacturers!”
Len T – San Marino, CA
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Automobile Lemon Law →
Motorcycle Lemon Law →
RV Lemon Law →
Boat Lemon Law →
Consumer Goods →
Dealer Fraud →
CONTACTS
Tel: 626.250.0405
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EDUCATION
- Washington and Lee University, J.D.
- Institute on International and Comparative Law in Paris, France
- Caseworker with the Black Lung Clinic
- Pennsylvania State University, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa
PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTIONS
- Named as a Super Lawyer in Southern California by Super Lawyers (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
- Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024)
- Named as a Rising Star in Southern California Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019)
MEMBERSHIPS
- State Bar of California
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- National Association of Consumer Advocates
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
- International Association of Lemon Law Administrators
PUBLICATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
- Author, “California’s Lemon Law has been gutted, leading to a significant erosion of consumer rights,” Los Angeles Daily Journal, 2024.
- Author, “State Supreme Court Ruling and New Bill Cut Into Consumer Lemon Law Protections,” Los Angeles Daily Journal, 2024.
- Author, “An Attack on Lemon Law Fees is an Attack on Consumers,” Los Angeles Daily Journal, 2020.
- Author, “Mediation – Past is Prologue,” DRI Today, 2014.
- Co-author, “Hybrid Suits Run Out of Gas,” San Francisco Daily Journal, 2009.
- Presenter, “Lemon Law Qualified Third-Party Dispute Resolution Programs, and the CA Dept. of Consumer Affairs Arbitration Certification Program Role,” 2021 Consumer Protection Lemon Law Seminar.
- Presenter, “The Statute of Limitations and Older Vehicles: Defending Against the Latest Trend in Lemon Law Litigation,” 2014 LLDCA Lemon Law Seminar.
- Presenter, “Mediation 101: I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now,” DRI’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee Webcast, 2013.
- Co-author, “What China’s Lemon Law Will Mean For Manufacturers,” Law360, 2013.
- Presenter, “Common Offset Issues in Buy Back or Replacement Transactions,” 2013 LLDCA Lemon Law Seminar.
- Presenter, “Pre-Litigation Management of Customer Claims,” 2012 LLDCA Lemon Law Seminar.
- Presenter, “Dealer Training – Avoiding the Bus,” 2011 LLDCA Lemon Law Seminar.
- Presenter, “Improving the Dealer’s Role,” 2010 LLDCA Lemon Law Seminar.