Consumer and Economic Justice

In August of 2018, Mr. Singh was the target of an investment Ponzi scheme. Through diligent investigation and litigation, LAWO was able to recover all of Mr. Singh’s money and additional damages. The case settled for just under $400,000, an astounding and life-changing amount for a man who had once been homeless, due to this fraudulent company.

LAWO recently helped Sophia break free of crippling credit card debt.

It's important to understand your responsibilities as a co-signer for a student loan. Read Tammy's story about how an LAWO attorney assisted her while being sued by a student loan creditor.

If someone claiming to be an employee of LAWO asks you to send them your personal or financial information by email—don't do it! A real LAWO employee will never ask you to send financial information by email.

After a nearly two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, LAWO’s Special Projects Outreach Office has returned to the Lucas County Department of Job and Family Services and is welcoming prospective clients.

Lester Jones* is a 62-year-old legally blind senior who receives Social Security, Medicaid, and Food Stamps.

Mary*, a single parent with two children, had debts of over $142,000 and kept falling further behind on her payments.

Natural disasters, like the tornadoes that hit the Greater Dayton area on Memorial Day, present prime opportunities for consumer fraud and scams.

In April important new protections for consumers who take our short-term loans, commonly known as payday loans, went into effect.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has a new tool to help protect consumers in Ohio.