Texas Consumer
Fraud & DTPA Attorney

Fighting Misused Donations and Deceptive Trade Practices

If you donated in good faith but later discovered your money was diverted to a different purpose, you may have a legal claim under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). The Law Offices of Ramon Rodriguez stands up for consumers and donors misled by fraudulent charities, nonprofits, and businesses.

What Is Consumer Fraud Under the DTPA?

Consumer fraud happens when a business or organization misrepresents, conceals, or deceives. In Texas, the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) protects individuals from unfair, false, or misleading practices.

This includes when a charity or nonprofit claims donations will be used for one purpose, but secretly diverts the funds elsewhere. That is not just dishonest — it’s actionable fraud under Texas law.

Common Examples of Donation Misrepresentation

You may need a consumer fraud lawyer or charity fraud attorney in Texas if:

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Understanding Key Concepts

Workers Compensation

A principle that reduces the amount of compensation a plaintiff can receive based on the degree to which they were at fault for their own injuries.

Third-Party Liability

The time period within which a lawsuit must be filed. For personal injury cases, this period varies by state but is generally between one and six years.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

A payment structure where the attorney only gets paid if the client wins the case. The fee is typically a percentage of the settlement or award.

Permanent Partial Disability

Additional compensation awarded to the plaintiff to punish the defendant for particularly egregious behavior and to deter similar conduct in the future.

Texas Consumer Fraud & DTPA Attorney