How “Timeshare Cancellation Lawyers” Differ From Our Attorney Based Services

Owning a timeshare property can be extremely frustrating when you feel trapped in your contract. Regret and an inability to get out from under the timeshare can be a difficult road to navigate. As we discussed in previous articles, many timeshare owners are misled by enticing offers that promise simple solutions – but never pan out. Being taken advantage of time and time again forces victims to admit their mistake and start looking into legal resolutions.

Once the deceit of the industry is clear to them, taking legal action is easily seen as justifiable. At the same time, suing the timeshare has its own set of disadvantages. In order to help navigate this desire for justice, we wanted to touch on the major differences between companies that claim to have timeshare cancellation lawyers and our attorney-based solutions.

When it Comes to Timeshare Cancellation Companies.

Viable resources and quality timeshare cancellation services are unfortunately viewed as last resort options. This is understandable because the cost of a guaranteed termination can be a lot more intimidating than a company promising empty guarantees for “minimal fees.” It’s a shame that so many companies are okay with misrepresenting this verbiage in order to drive a profit. Over the years, we’ve found it to be extremely difficult to position our value when predatory agencies know exactly how to manipulate vulnerable, desperate timeshare owners.

Instead of investing in aggressive sales strategies ourselves, we decided to educate consumers on how we help them get out of timeshare ownership. While other timeshare cancellation services file for bankruptcy, we’re able to deliver on our promises and maintain a reputation that leads the industry in satisfaction rates. So, before you go “all in” on hiring a lawyer to cancel your timeshare, let’s take a look at what you can expect from the legal process.

Not All “Timeshare Lawyers” are Actual Lawyers.

Most timeshare owners are filled with euphoria after they initially make the purchase. The sales pitch seems so promising that they normally don’t even read the contract until they get home. Unlike other large purchases, consumers are easily led to believe what they’re told instead of what’s in writing. When they search for leverage, the actual legalities are almost never in their favor. This is why a lot of vacation owners turn to law firms when their attempts to cancel fail miserably. The problem is, presenting a lawsuit isn’t necessarily a safe bet when getting out of a timeshare.

The most common misstep during this approach is the timeshare owner’s failure to research the law firm. Aside from being burned by predatory cancellation agencies, phony “legal teams” also prey on desperation. If you’ve already experienced a scam, then you know very well how these types of businesses can manipulate with words. Using legal jargon to persuade is no different and it can be dangerous if you’re not educated on legal terminology or fail to do your research.

Unfortunately, thousands of timeshare owners assume businesses with legal titles are trustworthy. Eventually, they’re victimized by fraud and end up right back where they started.

Weaving through the nonsense and finding a legitimate timeshare cancellation lawyer can be exhausting – but worthwhile. It’s important that you do everything you can to avoid submitting your contact information to sales focused agencies lacking legal credentials. If you do, expect to be bombarded with sales pitches pertaining to timeshare ownership. Remember, unethical companies are either working together or they’re one in the same. At the end of the day, they specialize in taking people’s money – not helping you legally cancel your timeshare.

Hiring a Lawyer For Your Timeshare Troubles

Today, there isn’t a true law firm on the market that solely specializes in timeshare litigation. Legal teams tend to offer timeshare exit plans as a side dish while focusing on more evidence-based lawsuits. Their experience lies in cases that normally involve divorce, accidents, medical claims or bankruptcy. Before you invest in a lawyer to cancel a timeshare, it’s important that you act slowly. Irrational decisions normally create devastating blows to your bank account. There’s a big difference between reacting and taking legal action.

In reality, the decision to sue the timeshare company is essentially an emotional one. Although it seems like a no-brainer, most timeshare owners know very little on what to expect from a personal lawsuit. Moreover, they don’t really understand what they’re up against. Even though every experience they’ve had leading up to this point may have proven the timeshare is worthless, many people believe their property still holds value. For some reason, they believe leverage is in their favor.

It’s important that you understand you’re going up against a billion dollar travel industry and all of their fancy lawyers. The probability of you coming out on top with a minimal investment is not looking promising. This is why it’s important to do everything you can to leave the emotions out of your pursuit of happiness. No matter what you think, the resort is very much in the driver’s seat.

The Reality of Lawyers Cancelling Timeshares

Believing that any lawyer will eliminate your timeshare troubles is like expecting a mechanic to fix your plumbing. Although both are tradesman, they specialize in different fields. Think about how long it would take for a mechanic to get up to speed with what’s going on inside of your toilet. Would you be able to trust their ability to keep human waste from overflowing into your home? The same can be said about lawyers and their experience with timeshare cancellations. They’re going to apply the same processes and procedures that they typically provide for all of their other cases.

Instead of already understanding what you’ve been through, legal teams are going to use up your $500-$1,000 retainer just to understand your angle. From here, they’re most likely going to ask for an additional investment to research similar cases in order to outline potential outcomes. In other words, they may not be experienced in an unorthodox industry. Before your case has even been presented, you could already be in the hole a few thousand dollars.

The worst part is the simple fact that you don’t know if they’re even going to take on your case. As we already mentioned, going up against a powerful organization that knows how to beat the system is extremely difficult. Once the law firm realizes they’re in over their head, do you think they’ll refund you for the “research” they did?

Timeshare Cancellation Lawyers Focus on “Evidence”

When you think about court rulings, the side with the most evidence normally prevails. When you’re prosecuting someone, it has to be clear that your claim is evident. Hearsay, perspective or misinterpretation may not hold up in the courtroom. When you hire a lawyer to represent your case, they’re going to be solely focused on the evidence you have against the timeshare. Unless you’re able to prove you were victimized during signing (documentation of misleading sales pitches or false promises) the odds are going to be stacked against you.

Most legal teams don’t specialize in timeshare lawsuits and it’s going to be difficult for them to advise you on how to move forward with your claims. This is normally where they realize they’re in over their head. It may seem like they’re scamming you like previous agencies have – but they may simply be unequipped and not qualified to help you get out of timeshares. The thing is, it can cost you a pretty penny to find out what you probably already know. Let’s take a look at why most timeshare lawyers shy away from pursuing your timeshare fraud complaint.

Typical Legal Tactics Lack Leverage.

When it comes to fighting for what you deserve as a timeshare owner, you must understand that the resort’s sales team has taken the necessary steps to protect their manipulative measures. Every step of the sales process is carefully crafted to benefit the timeshare. What many new timeshare buyers don’t know is that they were recorded as they were signing the dotted line.

Even if they were agreeing to what was verbally being exchanged (and not necessarily what’s written in the contract), most are unable to prove it. Not only are timeshare companies able to show the contract being signed, they’re able to claim it was thoroughly explained on the date of the purchase. This typically discourages lawsuits because the prosecutor lacks evidence and is unable to prove otherwise.

The Disadvantage of Hiring a Lawyer for Timeshare Cancellation

Preparing to combat consumer claims is what well-oiled sales operations do best. If you’ve taken the time to research the timeshare industry, you’re already aware of the hundreds of thousands of people affected by the misleading tactics of timeshare companies. It shouldn’t surprise you that they have a plan in place for every accusation or dissatisfied customer.

This is why it’s extremely important that you find a competent company that can actually help you strategically get rid of your timeshare property when you’re ready to take action. Just because lawyers normally represent victims or accusers during lawsuits, it doesn’t mean they know how to get rid of a timeshare property legally.

If You’re Unprepared, It Could Fall Apart.

Understanding the meticulous steps required to regain leverage is the only way you’ll be able to cease your agreement with the resort. Otherwise, your efforts aren’t going to be considered as a serious threat. Legal teams do a good job of persuading you they have your best interest in mind, but if they’re unable to fully get rid of your timeshare, it can be extremely costly. Don’t be afraid to speak up if you’re having cold feet prior to handing over retainer fees.

You have to realize that timeshare companies receive hundreds of letters scrutinizing their tactics on a daily basis. Many of which are from law firms making threats they don’t back up. Even if your timeshare lawyer sends a letter with an intent to litigate, it doesn’t mean the resort will take it seriously. To be honest, we’re pretty sure every last one of these cancellation letters are laughed at and thrown into the trash can – literally. This isn’t their first rodeo and they have enough resources in their back pocket to call your bluff.

Legally Shutting Down Litigation

Even if you’re able to initiate prosecution, timeshare companies may be willing to pay their legal team to intentionally drag things out. This inevitably causes many to exhaust all of their financial resources and eventually bail. They know exactly what to do and the inexperience imminently catches up to timeshare owners and their lawyers.

To give you an example of how much actually goes into a successful class action lawsuit, consider the recent $6.5 million settlement made with the Manhattan Club Timeshare (August 2017) that was executed by the New York Attorney General. It took thousands of complaints and mass amounts of evidence to finally confirm false promises and high pressure sales tactics were being used to rip off consumers.

The Long Term Effect of Extended Litigation.

Although hiring a lawyer to cancel a timeshare can create a domino effect that’s eventually beneficial, it could take years and tens of thousands of dollars to get to that point. Unfortunately, many timeshare owners simply don’t have the capital tor time to proceed with litigation while paying a timeshare mortgage with an 18% interest rate.

Take a second to think about the amount of money that can be wasted on an unwanted timeshare purchase. The interest and maintenance fees easily turns a $20k purchase into a $40k+ expense. Cancellation attempts can cost a consumer anywhere from $5k-10k and litigation expenses can surpass the $20k mark. Why go through all of that heartache when you can eliminate the purchase altogether for a fraction of the price?

The Effectiveness of Our Attorney-Based Process

Over the years, thousands of timeshare owners have come to VOC after throwing away thousands of dollars with no resolve. It’s really a shame when legal teams take on these cases without considering the impact it can have on the financial well-being of the timeshare owner. Especially when they know they don’t have the experience to adequately help them. It’s easy for them to say they’ve done “everything they can” and move on. In reality, they’re simply disinterested because their specialty isn’t really focused on timeshares or timeshare exit strategies like ours.

Legally Getting Out of Timeshare Contracts

Our contracted legal team relies on the law while fraudulent companies take shortcuts led by greed. Our exit strategies are tried-and-true.

The point is, we’ve already done the work for you. There’s no need for us to aggressively persuade you with an incentivized sales team because our reputation speaks for itself.

If you’d like to learn more, feel free to contact us below – or give us a call at 1-866-506-8267 for a FREE consultation.