Tharpe & Howell, LLP

Operating an automobile dealership in today’s litigious society is becoming more and more complex. In addition to the Federal regulations dealerships and garage owners must carefully abide by, States also have specific laws which must be navigated, interpreted, and applied. These laws and regulations can be extremely complicated – exposing even the most vigilant dealerships to massive adversarial claims for innocent mistakes. Whether defending a dealership in a class-action lawsuit or representing its interests in a franchise dispute, the attorneys at Tharpe & Howell, LLP have decades of experience in assisting dealerships and garage owners with their transactional, operational, and litigation needs. Legal services include:

• Class Action Defense
• Consumer Fraud/Predatory Lending Claims
• Franchise Matters/Disputes
• Personal Injury Claims
• Insurance Coverage
• Employment and Labor Law
• Lemon Law Defense
• Regulatory Matters
• Civil and Commercial Litigation
• Truth in Lending Laws
• Fair Debt Collection Laws

Tharpe & Howell, LLP is certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation's largest third party certifier of businesses owned an operated by women in the US. The Firm has provided quality legal services for over 31 years. With branch offices throughout California, the Firm offers excellent employment opportunities to interns, law clerks, entry-level attorneys, seasoned attorneys, and staff in virtually every area of legal practice.

Tharpe & Howell, LLP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to offering competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with each selected applicant's qualifications. If you are ready to join our high performance team, please fax your resume to (818) 205-9944. All communications will be held in confidence.