Jeffrey Chornoboy, former Assistant Prosecutor, launches new website, njcounseloratlaw.com, with a new campaign to create awareness of consumer fraud

1. Press Release
Contact: Jeffrey J. Chornoboy, Esq.
Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Chornoboy
Tel: 908.486.0120
Fax number: 908.486.0211
Email: jchornoboy@verizon.net
Website: www.NJCounseloratLaw.com
Law Firm of Jeffrey J. Chornoboy Launches www.NJCounseloratLaw.com
Focusing on Consumer Fraud, Real Estate, and Premises & Product Liability
Creates Awareness Campaign of the 5 Signs of a Home Improvement Scam
LINDEN, NJ, October 18 — Jeffrey J. Chornoboy, New Jersey Counselor at Law, announces the launch of his
new website, www.NJCounseloratLaw.com. As a former Assistant Union County Prosecutor and an attorney with
over thirty years of experience, Jeffrey J. Chornoboy has accumulated a diversified legal background in both civil
and criminal law. He operates a full-service, New Jersey law firm with a reputation for providing the highest
quality legal services to corporate and individual clients.
Areas of Legal Practice
 Consumer Fraud  Premises Liability  Landlord/Tenant Law
 Product Liability  Commercial  General Litigation
 Criminal Defense Collections  DWI/DUI
 Real Estate Closings  Animal Attacks  Wills and Estates
 Personal Injury Cases  Automobile Accidents
New Jersey Legal Practice Specialty: Consumer Fraud
Many unsuspecting homeowners have been the victims of unscrupulous contractors who have taken thousands
of dollars from individuals in up-front payments and never completed the job.
Many people are not aware that the Consumer Fraud Act has established a means to seek protection and
damages from those who have abused the consumer’s rights through unconscionable commercial practices and
unlawful acts which include deception, fraud, false pretenses, false promises, misrepresentation, or the
knowing concealment, suppression or omission of any material fact with intent. It was designed to present
deception, fraud or falsity whether by acts of commission or omission in the advertisement and sale of
merchandise and real estate.
The Consumer Fraud Act protects consumers even when contractors act in good faith.
Consumer fraud may also result from technical violations such as the failure to obtain permits or from more
obvious egregious acts by the vendor or contractor. Many times the consumer is unaware of any wrongdoing
until he consults an attorney. The consumer’s best source for information when dealing with a potential
circumstance involving consumer fraud is an attorney, not another contractor.
Consumer Fraud in 2011
Consumers in the State of New Jersey logged more complaints about faulty, poor or fraudulent home
improvement work than anything else in 2011, according to the state Division of Consumer Affairs. The
division reported receiving 937 complaints about home improvement work in 2011 alone. Among other
complaints filed were 778 complaints about motor vehicles and 243 complaints related to credit card and debt
collection.
5 Signs of a Potential Home Improvement Scam

2. These are the 5 signs of a possible home improvement fraud:
1. Failure to provide proof of insurance.
2. Failure by home improvement contractor to display his registration number on all advertisements, business
documents and contracts.
3. Beginning work before obtaining permits from the municipality.
4. Deliver materials, begin work, or use any similar tactic to unduly pressure a buyer into a home improvement
contract.
5. Fail to state in the contract the dates or time period on or within which the work is to begin and be
completed by contractor.
If you believe that you have been a victim of consumer fraud, please contact Jeffrey J. Chornoboy at
908.486.0120 to discuss your situation.
About Jeffrey Chornoboy
As a former Assistant Union County Prosecutor, Jeffrey Chornoboy’s legal representation extends almost
thirty years. Whether it’s commercial litigation, consumer fraud, injuries from an automobile accident,
premises liability, product liability, criminal prosecution, or an appearance in Municipal Court, the entire staff
will accommodate your needs. He received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers College and his law degree
from the University of Toledo. The office is located at 930 N Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036, and the
business telephone is 908.486.0120. For more information go to: www.NJCounseloratLaw.com.
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