This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.

2026 CFPB data Public-data reference. FDCPA reference 3 complaints

Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C. — 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 Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C.

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database
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Grade A · 87.0/100 composite

This collector has an excellent complaint record — very few complaints relative to its size, with high response rates.

What do CFPB complaints reveal about Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C.?

Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C. has accumulated 3 total CFPB complaints across 1 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 3 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 "Taking/threatening an illegal action", narrowing to "Seized/Attempted to seize property", 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 Michigan with 3, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 87.0/100 places Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C. in grade band A, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.

Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

3

All-time across CCDB intake

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

A

87.0/100 composite

Response-quality profile

How Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C. 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 Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C. compare to its peers?

How does Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C. compare? Versus a peer and the national average across 60+ high-volume collectors
Michigan Legal Special… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
0
22,938
250
Timely-response ratehigher is better
100%
100%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
0%
24%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints reflect consumer reports, not proven violations.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2014-11 2024-11

Top Consumer Issues

Taking/threatening an illegal action2 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action1 (%)

Most common issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Seized/Attempted to seize property

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.

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Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Taking/threatening an illegal action Seized/Attempted to seize property 1
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action Collected or attempted to collect exempt funds 1
Taking/threatening an illegal action Attempted to/Collected exempt funds 1

Where do complaints against Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C. come from?

The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C.

Across 1 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common complaint against Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C.?

The most common issue consumers report about Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C. is "Taking/threatening an illegal action", specifically "Seized/Attempted to seize property". This is based on 3 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C. increasing or decreasing?

Complaints against Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C. are falling. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C.'s reputation grade?

Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C. has a reputation grade of A (score: 87.0/100). This collector has an excellent complaint record — very few complaints relative to its size, with high response rates.

Does Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C. respond to consumer complaints?

Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 0% of cases.

In how many states does Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C. operate?

Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 1 states, with the most complaints from Michigan (3 complaints).

What can I do if Michigan Legal Specialists, 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 Michigan Legal Specialists, 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