Total CFPB complaints
17
All-time across CCDB intake
This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.
2026 CFPB data Public-data reference. FDCPA reference 17 complaints
Clarkson Law Firm, LLC — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 1 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Clarkson Law Firm, LLC
- Written notification about debt
Written notification about debt
4 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
4 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
3 complaints
- Communication tactics
Communication tactics
2 complaints
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
2 complaints
- Improper contact or sharing of info 1
Improper contact or sharing of info
1 complaints
B
Grade B · 74.8/100 composite
This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Clarkson Law Firm, LLC?
Clarkson Law Firm, LLC has accumulated 17 total CFPB complaints across 1 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 17 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% of the full complaint history, a falling pattern that implies either tighter collection practices, portfolio sell-offs, or improved dispute handling.
The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Written notification about debt", narrowing to "Didn't receive enough information to verify debt", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 100% timely-response rate against a 0% consumer-dispute-after-response rate, a pairing that calibrates how well its complaint-resolution workflow holds up once a consumer pushes back.
Complaints have been recorded across 1 states, led by South Carolina with 16, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 74.8/100 places Clarkson Law Firm, LLC in grade band B, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
0
0.0% of total history
Falling ↓
States active
1
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
100%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
0%
After company response
Reputation grade
B
74.8/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Clarkson Law Firm, LLC performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 100.0%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 0.0%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 1.8%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Clarkson Law Firm, LLC compare to its peers?
Clarkson Law Firm, LLC National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
Timely-response ratehigher is better
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints reflect consumer reports, not proven violations.
Complaint Trend (24 months)
2016-11 2025-02
Top Consumer Issues
Written notification about debt4 (%)
False statements or representation4 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action3 (%)
Improper contact or sharing of info1 (%)
Communication tactics2 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed2 (%)
Most common issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Know Your Rights
If this company is contacting you, you have rights under the FDCPA. They must stop contacting you if you send a written cease-communication request. You can also request written validation of the debt within 30 days.
Issue Detail Breakdown
| Issue | Sub-Issue | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 4 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 2 |
| False statements or representation | Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official | 2 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 2 |
| Improper contact or sharing of info | Talked to a third party about my debt | 1 |
| Communication tactics | You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying | 1 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay | 1 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was result of identity theft | 1 |
| Communication tactics | Called after sent written cease of comm | 1 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed | 1 |
Where do complaints against Clarkson Law Firm, LLC come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Clarkson Law Firm, LLC. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Clarkson Law Firm, LLC
Across 1 states with at least one filing
- South Carolina
South Carolina
16 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Clarkson Law Firm, LLC? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Clarkson Law Firm, LLC is "Written notification about debt", specifically "Didn't receive enough information to verify debt". This is based on 17 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Clarkson Law Firm, LLC increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Clarkson Law Firm, LLC are falling. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.
What is Clarkson Law Firm, LLC's reputation grade? ▼
Clarkson Law Firm, LLC has a reputation grade of B (score: 74.8/100). This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
Does Clarkson Law Firm, LLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Clarkson Law Firm, LLC has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 0% of cases.
In how many states does Clarkson Law Firm, LLC operate? ▼
Clarkson Law Firm, LLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 1 states, with the most complaints from South Carolina (16 complaints).
What can I do if Clarkson Law Firm, LLC is contacting me? ▼
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you have the right to request written debt validation within 30 days of first contact. You can also send a cease-communication letter to stop calls. If Clarkson Law Firm, LLC violates the FDCPA, you may be able to sue for damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
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| Sources | the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database |