Attorney-Led Timeshare Cancellation
Why Attorney-Led Timeshare Cancellation Is Better
Many timeshare exit companies claim that you don’t need a lawyer to help you cancel a timeshare.
While this is technically true (in the same way you don’t need a dentist to extract a tooth), having a lawyer involved in your timeshare case is just simply a better approach.
Attorneys can do things that traditional exit companies cannot:
- They can provide real legal opinions and dispense legal advice (with the appropriate engagement agreement in place).
- They can compel your timeshare developer to come to the table and negotiate.
- They cannot simply be ignored, which is a common tactic for some timeshare developers.
We Anticipate "Strategic Friction" From Your Timeshare Developer
Stonegate Firm’s award winning model was built to anticipate friction tactics from “big timeshare.”
Our co-branded law firm, Stonegate Law, has the legal standing to escalate your cancellation as far as it needs to go, including into an arbitration proceeding or lawsuit.
Without a law firm involved, your timeshare cancellation could be dead in the water if the timeshare resort decides to simply not respond.
Two examples of attorneys at Stonegate Law doing meaningful work on behalf of clients:
Working with local counsel to bring a lawsuit on behalf of a Stonegate client against a rogue timeshare developer
Stonegate Law, in collaboration with local counsel in our client’s home state, has filed a lawsuit against against a resort developer to compel arbitration. The matter is being litigated.
Filing over 70 demands for arbitration against one resort developer
One particular resort developer refused to engage at any point in the process, which prompted enforcement by Stonegate Law. This applies pressure without involving government regulators.
What else can these attorneys do for me?
We’re glad you asked! First, let’s get one thing out of the way: Attorneys at Stonegate Law are not “appearance counsel,” which means they will not be showing up to appear in court for you (except in extremely rare cases).
Here are some common things our attorneys do related to timeshare cancellation:
- Write letters to underwriters letting them know your timeshare purchase is being legally disputed.
- Provide formal letters to your HR dept, if your credit was impacted and you require validation to maintain a security clearance
- Prepare pleadings and motions that you can file pro-se, should you need it.
- Organize evidence to help with regulator complaints.
- Oversee your legal exit strategy, prepare and/or sign off on escalated correspondence.
- Other ad-hoc things that require an attorney.
Because Stonegate Firm approaches every single client case as a unique situation, the level of attorney involvement is not a static thing.
In all cases, when an attorney is providing representation, it requires a separate engagement agreement with Stonegate Law. The additional cost for this is $0.
Sub-Par Strategies From Other Timeshare Relief Companies
Click below to read about each of these strategies. You’ll want to be sure that company you hire is not doing these as a sole basis for the service they provide.
Each of these tactics (except outsourcing) may have a legitimate use, but if only used by themselves, it’s a recipe for disaster.
Regulator Complaints
This will work, but ONLY when there is a legitimate basis for the complaint. Companies that use this strategy are in danger of being legally attacked by resort developers.
Letter Writing Campaigns
Writing letters begging for a release from your timeshare is not effective. Some companies actually pretend to be YOU when doing this. This is because they know that resorts will not deal them directly.
Strategic Default
The old “go-to” for many timeshare exit companies. This strategy is the reason that “credit protection” can sometimes enter the conversation about timeshare exit. It’s not a legal strategy.
Outsourcing to Illusory 3rd Parties
Many companies in the timeshare relief space are simply sales organizations with no viable service of their own. You pay them thousands of dollars, then they pay a 3rd party around $750 or $1000 to perform a “service” which is often strategic default.
This is VERY common. Beware of outsourcing operations.
