TCPA Attorney - Stop Robocalls & Get Paid

Congress passed the Telephone Consumer Protection Act in 1991 to stop the flood of automated telemarketing calls invading American homes. In the decades since, the law has expanded to cover cell phones, text messages, and modern communication technologies — and courts have consistently upheld consumers' right to sue violators directly.

The TCPA is enforced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and gives you a private right of action — meaning you don't have to wait for a government agency to act. You can sue the company that violated your rights in federal court and recover statutory damages for every illegal call or text.

Here's what the TCPA makes illegal:

• Robocalls to Cell Phones: Companies cannot use an automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS) or pre-recorded voice to call your mobile phone without your prior express consent. For marketing calls, that consent must be written.
• Spam Text Messages: Text messages are treated the same as calls under the TCPA. Unsolicited marketing texts sent using an autodialer are illegal without prior written consent.
• Do Not Call Registry Violations: If your number is on the National Do Not Call Registry, telemarketers cannot call you. Companies must also maintain their own internal do-not-call lists and honor opt-out requests within 10 business days.
• Revoked Consent: Even if you gave permission once, you can revoke it at any time by saying "stop calling," texting "STOP," or notifying the company in writing. If they continue, every subsequent call or text is a violation.
• Pre-recorded Messages: Calls delivering an artificial or pre-recorded voice message to your cell phone are illegal without prior express consent.

The TCPA is one of the most consumer-friendly laws in the country because it sets specific statutory damages for every violation. You don't have to prove you lost money — you just have to prove they contacted you illegally.

Do the math: If a telemarketer robocalls you 10 times after you tell them to stop, that could be a $15,000 claim. If they sent you 50 spam texts, that could be $75,000. We have handled cases involving hundreds of illegal contacts.

What About Class Actions?

TCPA violations often affect thousands of people at once — the same robocall campaign that hit your phone likely hit thousands of others. TCPA class action lawsuits can result in multi-million dollar settlements. Dish Network was ordered to pay $280M in a landmark court judgment, while Capital One ($75M) and Caribbean Cruise Line ($76M) reached major class action settlements.

Attorney's Fees

While the TCPA doesn't explicitly provide for attorney's fees the way the FDCPA does, most TCPA attorneys — including Hyslip Legal — work on contingency. We take a percentage of what we recover for you. If we don't win, you pay nothing.

While the TCPA covers a broad range of unwanted communications, certain patterns come up again and again in the cases we handle:

Debt Collector Robocalls

Debt collectors are among the worst TCPA offenders. They use autodialers to blast through call lists, often calling wrong numbers or continuing to call after consumers revoke consent. If a debt collector is harassing you with robocalls, you may have claims under both the TCPA and the FDCPA — doubling your potential recovery.

Spam Text Messages

Unsolicited marketing texts from companies you've never done business with are one of the fastest-growing TCPA violation categories. Whether it's fake package delivery alerts, cryptocurrency scams, or "limited time offers," every unsolicited automated text is a potential $500–$1,500 violation. Learn more about your rights regarding unwanted text messages and digital communications.

Post-Consent Revocation Calls

You signed up for a service and gave your phone number. Later, you cancelled or told them to stop calling. They kept calling anyway. This is one of the most clear-cut TCPA violations — and one of the easiest to prove if you have documentation showing when you revoked consent.

Spoofed Caller ID

The Truth in Caller ID Act (a companion to the TCPA) makes it illegal to deliberately transmit misleading caller ID information with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value. Companies that spoof their caller ID to appear as local numbers or government agencies face additional penalties.

Evidence is everything in a TCPA lawsuit. Here's how to build the strongest possible case:

1. Save Your Call Logs: Don't delete your call history. Take screenshots showing the incoming calls — dates, times, phone numbers, and frequency. Most phones let you export call history as well.
2. Save Voicemails: Pre-recorded messages are the "smoking gun" of a TCPA case. They prove the call was automated. Save them and back them up to cloud storage or email them to yourself.
3. Screenshot Text Messages: Save every spam text. Don't just delete them. Screenshots with timestamps are powerful evidence.
4. Document Your "Stop" Request: If you tell a caller to stop, write down the exact date, time, and what you said. Better yet, follow up with an email or written letter so you have proof. If you text "STOP" in response to a text, screenshot that too.
5. Identify the Caller: If you answer, ask for the company name and the reason for the call. Write it down immediately. If they won't identify themselves, note that — it may be an additional violation.
6. Check the Do Not Call Registry: Verify your number is registered at donotcall.gov. If it is and you're still getting telemarketing calls, that's a separate violation.

If a debt collector is calling you illegally, you may have claims under both the TCPA and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). These laws protect different rights and offer different damages — filing claims under both maximizes your recovery.

Many states also have their own telemarketing and consumer protection laws that provide additional remedies. For example, Florida's FCCPA covers original creditors — not just third-party collectors — and may offer additional damages.

No Upfront Costs — We Work on Contingency

We take TCPA cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront, and we only collect a fee from what we recover for you. If we don't win, you don't pay.

Nationwide Practice

TCPA claims are federal cases, and we represent clients across all 50 states. It doesn't matter where the company that called you is based — if they violated the TCPA, we can pursue your claim.

We Maximize Your Recovery

We don't just file a TCPA claim and call it done. We investigate whether you also have claims under the FDCPA, state consumer protection statutes, or other federal laws. Multiple claims means a stronger negotiating position and a larger potential settlement.

Personalized Attorney Attention

When you call Hyslip Legal, you speak directly with an attorney — not a call center or intake coordinator. We listen, assess your situation honestly, and explain exactly what to expect.

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