Consumer Attorney James Tyer Speaks at Florida Consumer Law Conference
Story Law Group attorney James Tyer served as a speaker at the 2026 Florida Consumer Law and Housing Umbrella Group (CHUG) Conference, held January 14–16, 2026, at Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. The conference is a statewide forum addressing developments in Florida consumer law, housing-related legal issues, and public interest advocacy, and is attended by attorneys and legal professionals from across the state.
The CHUG Conference is co-hosted by the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA), the Florida Housing Umbrella Group (HUG), Florida Legal Services, and Stetson Law. The 2026 program provided 19.0 Florida Bar CLE credits across multiple certification areas.
Conference Presentations
Mr. Tyer participated as a panelist in two conference sessions addressing consumer law issues of statewide relevance.
On January 15, 2026, he co-presented “Strategies for Fighting Junk Fees in Rental Housing,” a session examining the legal framework surrounding excessive and non-transparent fees in residential rental practices and the consumer protection considerations that may arise under Florida law.
Mr. Tyer also served as a panelist on the Wrap-Up Panel: “Looking Ahead in Consumer Law,” which focused on emerging trends, policy considerations, and anticipated developments affecting consumer protection practice in Florida.
Professional Engagement
In addition to Mr. Tyer’s participation as a speaker, Story Law Group supported the 2026 CHUG Conference as a sponsor, reflecting the firm’s continued engagement with Florida’s consumer law and public interest legal community.
Participation in statewide continuing legal education programs and professional conferences supports informed advocacy and collaboration among practitioners addressing consumer protection issues in Florida.
About Story Law Group
Story Law Group is a Florida-based consumer justice law firm. Attorneys at the firm regularly participate in continuing legal education programs and professional conferences to remain informed on developments in consumer law and related practice areas.