The ABCs of Solar Fraud: Getting Started on Solar Fraud Cases
Includes a Live Web Event on 07/22/2026 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
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Solar fraud cases present unique challenges that require attorneys to understand both consumer protection law and the fundamentals of the residential solar industry. This webinar will provide the foundation you need to evaluate potential solar fraud cases, conduct effective intake, identify potential claims, and avoid common pitfalls when representing consumers.
Join experienced solar fraud litigator Rob Treinen as he shares practical lessons from ten years of litigating solar fraud cases, including how to determine what makes a strong case, what issues to look for during intake, and which legal claims may apply. Solar industry expert Taylor Selby will provide critical insight into how solar systems work, how the industry is structured, and the technical issues attorneys need to understand when investigating and litigating these cases.
What You Will Learn:
• How to identify key factors that make a strong solar fraud case and recognize common pitfalls in evaluating potential claims.
• How to conduct a more effective solar fraud intake by gathering the information needed to assess liability and damages.
• What are basic solar system concepts and industry practices that are critical to investigating and litigating solar fraud cases.

Rob Treinen
Rob Treinen is a father, husband and consumer protection attorney. He started in consumer protection right out of law school, in 1999. His first job was working at Legal Aid in Gallup. For the past 15 years, Rob has continued helping New Mexicans get justice against unscrupulous corporations via his one attorney shop, Treinen Law Office. Solar fraud cases are his newest passion, making up about half of his cases for the past few years. When he can sneak away, Rob loves travelling with his family.

Taylor Selby
Taylor Selby has been in the solar industry for 15 years. He is an owner and Vice President of a successful solar company headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico with over 100 full-time employees. He has overseen the installation of thousands of solar electric systems. He runs the consulting business Solar Expert Witness LLC, committed to ensuring the solar industry operates under a high standard of ethics for its customers. With a master’s degree in Environment & Community from Antioch University and Technical Sales certification from the North American Board of Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), Taylor is a respected professional solar expert who has been involved in over 40 solar cases nationally.