Taras S. Rudnitsky

Taras S. Rudnitsky

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Consumer protection Lawyer Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Lemon Law

About Taras

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Consumer Protection 51%

My practice is limited to consumer protection law. This includes areas such as lemon law, auto fraud, car dealer fraud, warranty issues, contracts, repossession (repo) cases, debt collection defense, abusive debt collection and other areas.

28 years

51%
Lemon Law 49%

As a former automotive engineer, I represent consumers against car dealers (including buy here, pay here dealers) in cases involving auto fraud, odometer fraud, rebuilt wrecks, warranty problems, financing fraud, illegal charges, repossessions, etc.

28 years

49%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 27 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1998

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Taras S. Rudnitsky's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

82 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | Staff & Support

Posted by Logan | July 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

The Real Life Superheroes!

In lieu of cape, he drapes a tie ‘round his neck. I was lucky enough to have been referred to Taras and Tina by a good-guy used car dealer who wants to smudge the bad reputation which precedes used-car dealerships. Tina guided me from our first interaction and assured me that she understood my si...tuation, and offered an introduction to the process that lay ahead. It was comforting to know that others had also been through this process and that Taras had helped them as well (Even working previously with the same dealership in a case he went on to win). Taras expressed a great knowledge and confidence about his understanding of the law, and he was as fervent as humanly possibly to help me understand those laws in the same manner. After accepting my case, he told me that I could call him if I ever had any questions regarding my case. (I had many questions, and he answered every time, every question). I purchased the vehicle on the first week of October, and called Rudnitsky Law the next day. I was told that the process could be lengthy, but after diligent litigation and very hard work, Taras managed to reach a great settlement before December! A VERY large relief was raised off my shoulders, and I was lucky enough to get my money back and then some! I will always recommend Taras and Tina Rudnitsky, and I could never be more thankful for their help in saving me from making my biggest mistake so far! Forever grateful.

Posted by Sara D | April 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

If you are dealing with a Con man or bad business owner hire Taras Rudnitsky

I went to get new carpet and salesman gave me a contract for an estimate. From the beginning all promised failed from the business part. After coming to measure the floors the salesperson told me the fees went up about 60% more of what it was agreed. I asked the salesman to cancel contract since then... what I received was not a good faith estimate but the business refused and the owner had the odassity to demand I pay the rest of the bill. I had paid upon agreement $1500. I attempted to get my deposit back since the business has not given or provided anything to me. I started checking the google, yelp reviews and court records and the more I was digging I realized I was dealing with a very dishonest businness and business owner. I went to see several lawyers but they all thought $1500 was not worth to fight. Then I found out through the BBB their membership with them was suspended due to complaints. I found Taras and explained the situation to him. He took my case and from the beginning he worked not hard but "extremely hard" to get my deposit back. He fought it agressively more so because this bad business owner in Central Florida and his lawyer (the same one defending this dishonet practice) had no fear of fighting since they were so used to it. In addition, the business had filed for bankruptcy and this was not the first time. Taras went to all the hearings and kept me informed of all the details of the process. He is a good example of attorney and did not take this case for the money but for the desire to make justice. He is indeed a unique attorney and his wife who helps him is also a compassionate and wonderful human being. If you feel scammed by a business get a hold of Taras Rudnitsky. He does fight for the consumers! He was able to get my deposit back even though he got very little to nothing for his services. I will always be grateful I had him on my side!

Posted by Christine | June 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Consumer protection

Mr Rudnitsky did a remarkable job with my case. I would definitely recommend him to my family, or friends. He was on top of everything and very good at explaining every detail in my documents. I highly recommend him. Tina also was very diligent And nice to work with. This was a very stress free time... because of Mr Rudnitsky. We won are case!

Posted by NF-Happy Client | May 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Excellent Firm

I was dealing with a very stressful legal situation concerning a creditor. I was very nervous about finding an attorney who would be able to help me. When I found Taras and Tina they were professional, efficient, and quick with checking into my case. They were also very personable and easy to interac...t with throughout the entire process. Honestly, it felt more like working with friends than interacting with impersonal legal representation. You can tell that Taras and Tina care about the person they are representing and were willing to be available to them at any hour of the day. When meeting with Taras he was very informative and knowledgeable about what we were up against. You could tell he had dealt with similar situations before and he had a game plan. He was also realistic about possible outcomes. I did not feel at any time that I was being sold a fantasy. Through the case, Taras did exactly what he said he was going to do and kept me up to date on all his actions with the creditor’s attorneys. I’m writing here today to say that not only was my case settled in a reasonable amount of time but we got EXACTLY what we asked for and I’m utterly amazed!! This outcome could not have been more unbelievable and wonderful. I’m so very grateful and thankful for the expertise of Taras and Tina Rudnitsky. What a wonderful team and firm to have representing you. I recommend them with infinite amount of stars and thumbs up!!!

Posted by Leon | March 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

Beyond Pleased!

Rudnitsky Law Firm is an outstanding law firm. I was recommended to the firm after multiple attorneys in my area were unable to help me with my problem. I even called the State Attorney and assistance programs and no help. Taras and Tina of Rudnitsky Law Firm are there whenever you need them. They ar...e very thorough and not once did I feel as if I was being talked down to or deceived. I was very happy that they accepted my case. I had a complicated case with a repair shop damaging my vehicle and agreeing to repair the damage and then deciding they would no longer repair it after they messed up even more. The Rudnitsky Law Firm got the result that I deserved and I am extremely satisfied and thankful for the help that they provided. I would absolutely recommend Rudnitsky Law Firm to any person that has a consumer issue!

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Taras S. Rudnitsky's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alex McClure

Debt collection lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have litigated several cases against Taras in the past and wouldn't hesitate to recommend his services. He is a knowledgeable attorney who was well prepared and genuinely interested in reaching amicable resolutions of his cases."

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Sergio Cabanas

Unknown lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Rudnitsky. He is an excellent attorney and an asset to the legal community."

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Christopher Sprysenski

Debt collection lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Taras is one of those few attorneys that has a great deal of care for his clients. Taras handles any matter, big or small, with the attention to detail and zealous representation it deserves. I highly endorse Taras."

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Alberto Salvado

Unknown lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I was very impressed with his court room demeanor and presence."

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C Moskos

Debt collection lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Taras is an extremely hard working lawyer who gets results for his clients. He has a grasp of the law in the difficult areas of debt collection and products liability. These areas have many pitfalls and traps for the unwary. Taras has the experience and knowledge to effectively help consumers through these areas."

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Michael Massey

Unknown lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ronald Burdge

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I think I've known Taras for about ten years now and I can confidently say that he is one of the best Consumer Protection Law attorneys that I have ever been lucky to work with. He understands the law from his years of experience in case after case of helping consumers get justice. He represents people with a human touch of understanding exactly what they feel like in a bad situation and he knows how to help them straighten their life back out again. On top of that he has a terrific knowledge of the mechanical side of motor vehicles so he knows when a dealer or factory rep is not being completely truthful about a vehicle's problems. Taras is, simply put, one of the very best that there is. I highly recommend him to you."

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David Bernhard

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Taras is one of the most gifted lawyers I have had the privilege to meet, let alone work alongside. He has a unique brilliance of bringing to bear great legal skill and scientific understanding of highly complex matters, such as in unraveling defects in products that injure consumers. Taras has been at the cutting-edge of the law for some time, and the number of high profile cases wherein he served as either an expert or a lawyer are too numerous to mention here. Any consumer who desires personal attention, cutting-edge legal representation, and a brilliant lawyer, would do well in my opinion to look to Taras. I know if I was personally injured by a product, he is the first lawyer I would call."

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David Gruskin

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this Taras. He is an experienced lawyer who provides the highest quality representation for his clients. He represents consumers in various practice areas including debt collection defense, Fair Debt Collection, products liability/defective products, auto fraud, and lemon law. If you need assistance with any of these matters on the Lake Mary area contact Taras to give you the honest and best advice."

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Michael Schiff

Debt collection lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Taras practice is primarily involved in debt collection defense, FDCPA violations, auto fraud, lemon law and product liability/defective products."

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Michael Howard

Debt collection lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Friend

"It is without reservation that I endorse Taras. I know him through our mutual involvement in helping consumers and have seen his passion for helping his clients. Taras is highly knowledgeable in consumer debt collection matters and is passionate in his work of helping consumers. There is no doubt in my mind that Taras is just as knowledgeable and passionate about the other areas of law in which he practices. He readily deserves the "SUPERB" rating that Avvo has given him."

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Leonard Cabral

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse and recommend Taras Rudnitsky. I find Taras to be a very knowledgeable consumer attorney who proactively seeks recourse for violation of consumer rights and protections and make the offenders pay for their transgressions. If you have someone violating your Federal or State consumer rights....call Taras."

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Aaron Pelley

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Taras is a leading expert for personal injury matter regarding vehicle and, in particular, airbag defects."

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Jonathan Stein

Car accident lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Taras for several years through a variety of legal lists. When it comes to an airbag auto accident case, he really knows the subject. I would highly recommend him."

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David Leon

Trucking accident lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Taras is an excellent source of information regarding automotive defects, safety and serious auto accident matters."

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Alberto Salvado

Criminal defense lawyer

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C Moskos

Lemon law lawyer

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Ronald Burdge

Lemon law lawyer

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David Bernhard

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Gruskin

Lemon law lawyer

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Michael Schiff

Lemon law lawyer

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Michael Howard

Employment and labor lawyer

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Margery Golant

Foreclosure lawyer

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Leonard Cabral

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Jonathan Stein

Personal injury lawyer

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David Leon

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Guardian of Justice, Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

2017

Pro Bono Merit Award, 9th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee

2016

Pro Bono Service Award-18th Circuit, Florida Bar, President's Award

2015

Seminole County Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

2014

Guardian of Justice, Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

2013

Seminole County Attorney of the Year-Pro Bono, Community Legal Services of Mid Florida

2012

Seminole County Attorney of the Year-Pro Bono, Community Legal Services of Mid Florida

2011

Advocate of Justice, Community Legal Services of Mid Florida

2010

Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, Florida Supreme Court

2010

Certificate of Appreciation, Legal Advocacy Center of Central Florida

2009

Pro Bono Volunteer Award, Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid

2008

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2006

Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, Florida Supreme Court

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney, Rudnitsky Law Firm

1998 - 2004

Professional Engineer, Taras S. Rudnitsky, P.E.

1988 - 1995

Design Engineer and Performance (Test) Engineer, General Motors Corporation

Associations

2017 - Present

Ukrainian American Bar Association

Member, Board of Governors

2017 - Present

Florida Bar, Consumer Protection Law Committee

Member

2010 - Present

Ukrainian American Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Seminole County Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

1998 - Present

Order of the Coif

Member

1987 - Present

Tau Beta Pi (National Engineering Honor Society)

Member

2017 - 2019

Ukrainian American Bar Association

Chairman

2015 - 2017

Ukrainian American Bar Association

President

2014 - 2015

Legal Advocacy Center of Central Florida

President

2014 - 2015

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

President

2014 - 2015

Florida Bar, Small Claims Rules Committee

Chair

2013 - 2014

Florida Bar, Small Claims Rules Committee

Vice Chair

2013 - 2015

Ukrainian American Bar Association

Vice President

2011 - 2018

Legal Advocacy Center of Central Florida

Board of Directors

2011 - 2018

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

Board of Directors

2011 - 2017

Florida Bar, Small Claims Rules Committee

Member

2006 - 2014

Attorneys Information Exchange Group

Member

2001 - 2009

Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine

Member

1998 - 2009

American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section

Member

1998 - 2004

Michigan Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1998 - 2009

American Bar Association

Member

1996 - 2018

American Association for Justice

Member

Education

1998

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Wayne State University

MA - Masters

1988

Wayne State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

2018 Auto Fraud National Conference

UCC and Warranties

2016

FDCPA Conference

Claim Spotting in Repossessions and Auto Loan Collections

2016

Auto Fraud Conference

Introduction to Products Liability Litigation for Auto Fraud Lawyers

2016

Auto Fraud Conference

Repo Cases and Defense of Repo Deficiency Actions

2014

Webinar

How to Recover the Full Amount of Attorney Fees to Which You are Entitled

2014

Debt Defense Training

Judicial Attitudes, Beliefs and Projections in Debt Collection Cases

2014

Consumer Rights Litigation Conference

Still Unsafe at Any Speed: Understanding Recalls and Their Impact on Auto Fraud Cases

2014

Auto Fraud Conference

Vehicle Design Process and What it Means for Discovery

2013

Annual Conference

Overview of U.S. Consumer Protection Litigation

2012

Habitat for Humanity

Consumer Protection Law

2011

Senior Presentation

Consumer Protection Law

2010

UABA Annual Convention

Developing a Law Practice From Your Roots

2010

Defending Debt Collection Cases

Defending Debt Collection Cases

2008

Air Bag Summit XI

Dangerous Air Bag Strategies at the Car Companies

2007

Presentation to Florida Law Firm

How to Identify Car Safety Defects

2007

Air Bag Summit X

Dangerous Air Bags and Sun Visors

2006

Presentation to Florida Law Firm

How to Spot a Car Defect Case

2006

Air Bag Summit IX

Dangerous Air Bags and Air Bag Injuries - an Update

2004

AIEG Conference

Defective Seat Belt Systems

2003

Air Bag Summit VI

Air Bag Manufacturing Defects and Quality Control

2002

Air Bag Summit V

Dangerous and Defective Air Bags - Lessons Learned

2000

Air Bag Summit III

Dangerous Air Bags and the Risks to Children

1999

Air Bag Summit II

Dangerous and Defective Air Bags - an Introduction

Publications

2008

www.CarSafetyLawyer.com Air Bag Deployment - How Air Bags Work

2008

Rudnitsky Law Firm My Air Bag Did Not Deploy - What Went Wrong?

Languages

Ukrainian

English

Activity

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