Scott Maurer, a supervising clinician at Santa Clara University Community Law Center (aka East San José Community Law Center), was awarded the title of Clinical/Legal Services Attorney of the Year by the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) for his accomplishments in helping curb abusive and predatory business practices. Scott is the supervising attorney of the consumer practice area at the Law Center.
“In making these awards, NACA has begun a tradition of recognizing those NACA members who have done particularly outstanding work on behalf of consumers,” commented Ira Rheingold, Executive Director of NACA. “These awards are intended to shine a light on folks who, day in and day out, provide an example for all of us to follow.”
The honors were awarded on the basis of individual achievements in key NACA issue areas, including all forms of automobile fraud, home equity scams, unlawful and abusive business and debt collection practices, unfair credit reporting, mandatory arbitration, and abusive practices by financial and credit card institutions. Second and third year law students, under Scott’s close supervision, have successfully represented hundreds of individuals in these areas. All services at the Law Center are provided free of charge to those who qualify.
Congratulations to Scott Maurer for helping the Law Center gain nation-wide recognition.
NACA is a nationwide association of more than 900 attorneys and consumer advocates who believe that many consumers are inadequately protected from unscrupulous business practices in connection with the extension of credit and the collection of debts. NACA members have a wide range of experience curbing abusive and predatory business practices and promoting justice for consumers.
Written by Cynthia Mertens
