Total CFPB complaints
80
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 80 complaints
Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C. — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 9 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C.
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
16 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
10 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
8 complaints
- Disclosure verification of debt
Disclosure verification of debt
7 complaints
- Written notification about debt 6
Written notification about debt
6 complaints
- Communication tactics 6
Communication tactics
6 complaints
C
Grade C · 63.3/100 composite
This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C.?
Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C. has accumulated 80 total CFPB complaints across 9 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 80 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% of the full complaint history, a stable pattern that indicates a mature dispute profile with predictable monthly volumes.
The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt was paid", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 99% timely-response rate against a 12% 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 9 states, led by Connecticut with 35 and Massachusetts with 19, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 63.3/100 places Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C. in grade band C, 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
Stable →
States active
9
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
99%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
12%
After company response
Reputation grade
C
63.3/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C. performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 98.8%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 23.8%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 16.1%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C. compare to its peers?
Law Offices Howard Lee… 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)
2017-11 2022-09
Top Consumer Issues
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed16 (%)
False statements or representation8 (%)
Disclosure verification of debt7 (%)
Written notification about debt6 (%)
Communication tactics6 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action10 (%)
Taking/threatening an illegal action3 (%)
Most common issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 10 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 8 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Not given enough info to verify debt | 7 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 6 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 6 |
| Communication tactics | Threatened to take legal action | 6 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Seized or attempted to seize your property | 4 |
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Threatened to sue on too old debt | 3 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | 3 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Collected or attempted to collect exempt funds | 3 |
Where do complaints against Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C. come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C.
Across 9 states with at least one filing
- Connecticut
Connecticut
35 complaints
- Massachusetts
Massachusetts
19 complaints
- Maine 10
Maine
10 complaints
- Rhode Island 6
Rhode Island
6 complaints
- New Hampshire 5
New Hampshire
5 complaints
- Virginia 1
Virginia
1 complaints
- Texas 1
Texas
1 complaints
- Vermont 1
Vermont
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C.? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C. is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt was paid". This is based on 80 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C. increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C. have been stable. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months.
What is Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C.'s reputation grade? ▼
Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C. has a reputation grade of C (score: 63.3/100). This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
Does Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C. respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C. has a 99% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 12% of cases.
In how many states does Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C. operate? ▼
Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 9 states, with the most complaints from Connecticut (35 complaints).
What can I do if Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C. 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 Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C. violates the FDCPA, you may be able to sue for damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
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Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial
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| Sources | the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database |