John Cole Gayle Jr.

John Cole Gayle Jr.

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 46 years

Consumer protection Lawyer at Richmond, VA
Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Lemon Law, Debt Settlement

1508 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 220, Richmond, VA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Consumer Protection 40%

Automobile Fraud

45 years

40%
Lemon Law 40%

Co Authored Amendments to Va.'s lemon Law in 1989, 1991, and 2001

45 years

40%
Debt Settlement 20%

We help settle your debts.

20 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 46 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1979

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Location

The Consumer Law Group, P.C.

1508 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 220, Richmond, VA, 23230

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John Cole Gayle Jr.'s Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by A.P. | January 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lemon Law

Lemon Law Case? Look no further.

If you are looking for a Lemon Law attorney in Virginia - look no further than Mr. John Gayle. Who better to handle your case than the man who co-authored the Virginia Lemon Law? I was very fortunate to have found Mr. Gayle and his firm to assist me after months of getting nowhere with the manufactur...er of my brand new car that turned out to be a lemon. Mr. Gayle has a proven track record and and a stellar reputation. Personally, I think that just having his name on the legal paperwork helped contribute to a case settlement in my favor. Given all the work done by him and his wonderful and knowledgeable staff, his fee was extremely reasonable. I highly recommend Mr. Gayle and the Consumer Law Group.

Posted by Donald | December 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lemon Law

Lemon Law

After several months of getting nowhere with the dealer and manufacturer on my own, I consulted with and then hired Mr. Gayle. He helped write Virginia's Lemon Law and no one knows it better. He and his firm were a pleasure to work with and the case was satisfactorily resolved. I highly recommend thi...s firm.

Posted by Christopher | March 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lemon Law

Excellent Lemon Law Handling

Mr. Gayle and his group were able to guide us through the complexity of a VA Lemon Law case, providing advice prior to being retained to ensure our case was as strong as possible. Once the manufacturer declined to work with us, we retained him and quickly after the suit was filed the manufacturer mov...ed to settle. Although fighting a Lemon Law claim can be a lengthy and frustrating process, we knew we had an excellent lawyer on our side.

Posted by Christina | May 04, 2015 | Consumer Protection

Dealer Sold Me a Wrecked Car and Never Told Me

I bought what I thought was a "barely" used car, at least that's what the dealership told me. Claiming it had been sold and returned the very next day, and boy was I getting a great deal! Well boy was I shocked when 3 months later I found out it had been owned for much longer and had also been wrecke...d. After I recovered from shock and found my ability to Google, I found Mr. Gayle. I wasn't holding out much hope that I could do anything about what had happened. Well, after one email and one phone call, I ended up at my face to face consultation. I was wrong. Not only did they violate my rights as a consumer, there were many other issues brought up that had occurred during the transaction when I purchased this car. The more Mr. Gayle explained, the more my faith in his abilities grew. By the end of this consultation, I knew without a doubt that I had come to the right place. The knowledge that he possesses in this particular area of law is extensive, and he is able to articulate it in a manner that is easily understood. Throughout the length of my ordeal, Mr. Gayle, Pam and the rest of the wonderful staff of The Consumer Law Group were absolutely fabulous. They remained in constant contact with me by email and phone to let me know the status through every step. Mr. Gayle was always happy to explain everything to me and was very sincere in his concern over my case. Contacting Mr. Gayle was the smartest move I could have possibly made. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal advice.

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John Cole Gayle Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Geoffrey Burke

Lemon law lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John is a premier Virginia consumer protection lawyer. His extensive knowledge and history of success in the practice area is an immediate benefit to his clients. Virginia citizens requiring an excellent lemon law, debt collection / settlement, or fraud enforcement attorney should contact John Gayle without reservation."

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Jacob Norris

Unknown lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer completely. I have known John for several years now. During that time I have had the chance to talk with him and learn from him at several continuing education conferences, and am constantly amazed by his wealth of knowledge in the field of consumer law. If you are looking for help with a consumer matter, call John. You will be glad you did."

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Troy Krenning

Lemon law lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the chance to participate in several legal training seminars where John has been the instructor. There is no doubt that he is an expert in representing clients who are the victims of consumer law violations. In addition to being a very nice guy, he is a superb lawyer and fellow member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates. I highly recommend John!"

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Hyung Choi

Lemon law lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a fantastic consumer protection lawyer. He has the skills, experiences, and credibility to help cheated consumers against bad businesses. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Roitman

Consumer protection lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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C Moskos

Consumer protection lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse John. He is a hardworking extremely knowledgeable attorney. He knows Virginia law and is able to help his clients get the best result possible."

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Ronald Burdge

Lemon law lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse John. When it comes to Virginia's Lemon Law and Credit Rights, particularly dealing with debt collector harrassment, no one knows it as well as John does. He is a remarkable fighter for his clients and has a vast understanding and working knowledge of the Consumer Protection Laws and the Virginia legal system. If you are in Virginia and you have a lemon vehicle or a problem with debt collector harassment, you could probably call a lot of lawyers - but you will not get anyone with the experience and reputation John has unless you call him. He is one of the best in the country at what he does. It's as simple as that. I highly recommend him to you."

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Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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2012

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Work Experience

2001 - 2014

Lawyer, The Consumer Law Group, P.C.

Associations

2003 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Virginia State Chair

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Consumer Law Section, Legislative Subcommittee

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

Thompson v. Kia Motors America

Full refund, and $31,500 legal fees

Wilkins v. Peninsula Motors

over $100,000 in punitive damages, legal fees over $50,000; won on appeal to the Va. Supreme Court.

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Education

1979

University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Hampden-Sydney College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Military Law Section Fall CLE

Lemon Law

2012

National Consumer Law Center Annual Conference

Warranty Law

2011

Consumer Rights Litiation

Fraud - Protecting Your Client's Investment

Publications

N/A

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Journal How To Evaluate A Claim Under Virginia's Lemon Law

Languages

English

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