What Can I Expect If I Take a Solar Fraud Case? - Training Library

If you are getting calls about solar fraud but have not yet taken on any cases, or if you have started taking these cases, but want to learn more, this webinar is for you. The presenters, one with a significant bulk of his practice in solar fraud and one new to this area, will discuss the basics about how the solar industry works, common financing models, common fact patterns, common defenses, and things to watch out for, both good and bad.

Please note that the webinar will be followed by a one-hour online discussion. When you register you will receive two reminders, one for the webinar at 2pm and one for the online discussion at 3pm ET.

What You Will Learn

* Why solar fraud cases can be great cases and how you can ease into this area

* What are the different types of solar fraud cases that are out there and how to recognize good cases and good clients
* What are the potential pitfalls and benefits with 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.

John Ellem

John N. Ellem received his law degree from the WVU College of Law in 1992. He opened Ellem Law Office, PLLC in July 2000, where his focus is on consumer protection law in WV and OH including lemon law, debt collection abuse, FCRA violations and now solar panel fraud. He is also involved in human rights work as President of Human Rights for Kids. Mr. Ellem had the privilege of serving 14 years as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates. Along with his wife and daughter, he enjoys traveling, hiking, and fly-fishing. He has an active yoga practice and is a registered yoga teacher (RYT 500) through Yoga Alliance and currently teaches yoga at his local YMCA, and at Snowshoe Resort.