New York

Who We Are

The goal of the Consumer and Economic Advocacy Program is to empower underrepresented consumers to assert their rights in the marketplace and financially prosper. We provide legal assistance, including advice, advocacy and litigation services, to homeowners facing foreclosure and/or victimized by predatory lending practices.

Our team provides clients with advice, counsel, and referrals; helps pro se homeowners prepare answers and discovery demands; represents homeowners at settlement conferences and in motion practice relating to settlement conferences; negotiates loan modifications; defends homeowners in wrongful foreclosures; and commences affirmative litigation challenging predatory lending practices, mortgage fraud, and housing discrimination.

Through the Kings County Foreclosure Defense Bar we are also collaborating with other public interest law groups and the private bar to increase the number of practitioners who see consumer fraud as a viable area of practice. Our goal is to increase the number of attorneys available to residents in targeted neighborhoods. Brooklyn A also partners with community-based organizations, such as Bridge Street Development Corporation, to educate residents about detecting fraud and obtaining redress.

How to Get Help

To become a client, call our office at (718) 487-2300 during our regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In the case of an emergency, you may speak with an attorney same-day if an attorney is available.

Who We Serve

Area(s)

• Kings (Brooklyn) County
• Queens County

Additional Service Area Info

11201; 11202; 11203; 11204; 11205; 11206; 11207; 11208; 11209; 11210; 11211; 11212; 11213; 11214; 11215; 11216; 11217; 11218; 11219; 11220; 11221; 11222; 11223; 11224; 11225; 11226; 11228; 11229; 11230; 11231; 11232; 11233; 11234; 11235; 11236; 11237; 11238; 11239; 11240; 11241; 11242; 11243; 11245; 11247; 11249; 11251; 11252; 11256 Covering neighborhoods of Williamsburg, Bushwick, Cypress Hills, East New York, Brownsville, City Line, Starrett City, East Flatbush, Canarsie and Flatlands.

Language(s) Spoken

• Spanish / Español

Circumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided

Telephonic interpretation is available in many languages.

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?

YES

Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?

NO

Eligibility Restrictions

This program does not serve: undocumented immigrant; a prisoner

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:

• Full Legal Representation
• Brief Advice
• Pro Se Legal Clinic
• Self-Help Materials

General Contact Information

Address

Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A - Consumer and Economic Advocacy Program

260 Broadway (map)

Suite 2

Brooklyn, NY 11207

Phone

(718) 487-2300

Fax

(718) 782-4753

Website

http://bka.org/our-work/consumer-economic-advocacy/