Total CFPB complaints
161
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 161 complaints
Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 13 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC
- Written notification about debt
Written notification about debt
29 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
27 complaints
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
27 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
23 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 6
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
6 complaints
- Disclosure verification of debt 5
Disclosure verification of debt
5 complaints
D
Grade D · 57.1/100 composite
This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC?
Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC has accumulated 161 total CFPB complaints across 13 states, with 49 filed in the most recent 12 months against 112 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 30.4% of the full complaint history, a rising pattern that suggests escalating consumer friction rather than a legacy book of disputes.
The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", narrowing to "Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit", 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 30% 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 13 states, led by Maryland with 60 and New Jersey with 50, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 57.1/100 places Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC in grade band D, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
49
30.4% of total history
Rising ↑
States active
13
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
100%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
30%
After company response
Reputation grade
D
57.1/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC 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) 59.3%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 23.2%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC compare to its peers?
Lyons, Doughty & Veldh… 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)
2024-01 2026-02
Top Consumer Issues
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action27 (%)
Written notification about debt29 (%)
False statements or representation23 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed27 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed6 (%)
Disclosure verification of debt5 (%)
Most common issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | 21 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 20 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 18 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 17 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was result of identity theft | 10 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive notice of right to dispute | 9 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 6 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 6 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Right to dispute notice not received | 5 |
| False statements or representation | Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official | 5 |
Where do complaints against Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC
Across 13 states with at least one filing
- Maryland
Maryland
60 complaints
- New Jersey
New Jersey
50 complaints
- Ohio 21
Ohio
21 complaints
- Delaware 19
Delaware
19 complaints
- Rhode Island 1
Rhode Island
1 complaints
- District of Columbia 1
District of Columbia
1 complaints
- Pennsylvania 1
Pennsylvania
1 complaints
- South Carolina 1
South Carolina
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", specifically "Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit". This is based on 161 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC are rising. The company received 49 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.
What is Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC's reputation grade? ▼
Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC has a reputation grade of D (score: 57.1/100). This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
Does Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 30% of cases.
In how many states does Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC operate? ▼
Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 13 states, with the most complaints from Maryland (60 complaints).
What can I do if Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC 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 Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC violates the FDCPA, you may be able to sue for damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
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