Total CFPB complaints
60
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 60 complaints
Mendelson Law Firm — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 4 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Mendelson Law Firm
- Written notification about debt
Written notification about debt
14 complaints
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
13 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
9 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
9 complaints
C
Grade C · 64.7/100 composite
This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Mendelson Law Firm?
Mendelson Law Firm has accumulated 60 total CFPB complaints across 4 states, with 6 filed in the most recent 12 months against 54 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 10.0% 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 13% 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 4 states, led by Tennessee with 29 and Mississippi with 29, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 64.7/100 places Mendelson Law Firm 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
6
10.0% of total history
Falling ↓
States active
4
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
100%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
13%
After company response
Reputation grade
C
64.7/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Mendelson Law Firm 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) 25.0%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 7.1%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Mendelson Law Firm compare to its peers?
Mendelson Law Firm 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)
2021-08 2025-11
Top Consumer Issues
Written notification about debt14 (%)
False statements or representation9 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed13 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action9 (%)
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 | 9 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 7 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 5 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive notice of right to dispute | 5 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 4 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | 4 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was result of identity theft | 4 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 3 |
| False statements or representation | Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official | 2 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | 2 |
Where do complaints against Mendelson Law Firm come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Mendelson Law Firm. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Mendelson Law Firm
Across 4 states with at least one filing
- Tennessee
Tennessee
29 complaints
- Mississippi
Mississippi
29 complaints
- Florida 1
Florida
1 complaints
- Texas 1
Texas
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Mendelson Law Firm? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Mendelson Law Firm is "Written notification about debt", specifically "Didn't receive enough information to verify debt". This is based on 60 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Mendelson Law Firm increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Mendelson Law Firm are falling. The company received 6 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.
What is Mendelson Law Firm's reputation grade? ▼
Mendelson Law Firm has a reputation grade of C (score: 64.7/100). This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
Does Mendelson Law Firm respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Mendelson Law Firm has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 13% of cases.
In how many states does Mendelson Law Firm operate? ▼
Mendelson Law Firm has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 4 states, with the most complaints from Tennessee (29 complaints).
What can I do if Mendelson Law Firm 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 Mendelson Law Firm 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 |