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

CFPB complaint data Grade B 8 complaints

Smith Law Firm, P.C. - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 3 states, reputation grade B.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Smith Law Firm, P.C.

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

B

Grade B · 74.5/100 composite

This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.

Based on consumer-filed CFPB complaints, not proven violations or a court finding of wrongdoing.

The verdict

A reputation grade of B: Smith Law Firm, P.C. ranks ahead of 76% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 24% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 8 all-time complaints and a 100% timely-response rate.

76th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
8
CFPB complaints, all-time
100%
answered inside the CFPB window
0
in the last 12 months (falling)

Grades are relative: every collector is ranked against the others, so an A reflects a cleaner record than peers, not a clean bill of conduct. A complaint is a consumer filing, not a proven violation.

What do CFPB complaints reveal about Smith Law Firm, P.C.?

Smith Law Firm, P.C. has accumulated 8 total CFPB complaints across 3 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 8 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 "Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit". The company posts a 100% timely-response rate against a 20% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 3 states, led by Montana with 6 and New Jersey with 1. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 74.5/100 places Smith Law Firm, P.C. in grade band B.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

8

low-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

0

0.0% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

3

limited footprint

Timely response rate

100%

excellent band

Consumer disputes

20%

elevated (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

B

74.5/100 composite

How does Smith Law Firm, P.C.'s reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

PlainCollector composite reputation score (0–100, higher = cleaner CFPB record)

75 Top 24% higher than 76% of 5,283 graded collectors

0–10: 0 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 29 graded collectors (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 160 graded collectors (3%). Below this entry. 40–50: 583 graded collectors (11%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,469 graded collectors (28%). Below this entry. 60–70: 1,364 graded collectors (26%). Below this entry. 70–80: 871 graded collectors (16%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 660 graded collectors (12%). Above this entry. 90–100: 144 graded collectors (3%). Above this entry. This collector 0 100 every graded collector, bucketed by value

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Source PlainCollector composite of CFPB Consumer Complaint Database · 2013–2026

Response-quality profile

Smith Law Firm, P.C. versus the debt-collection vertical average.

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) 20.0%
Vertical avg

Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.

State coverage breadth 5.4%

Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.

How does Smith Law Firm, P.C. compare to its peers?

How does Smith Law Firm, P.C. compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Smith Law Firm, P.C. National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
0
0
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
100%
88%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
20%
0%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2014-09 2025-08

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Taking/threatening an illegal action - 2
Written notification about debt - 1
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 1
False statements or representation - 1
Communication tactics - 1
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 1
Disclosure verification of debt - 1

Where do complaints against Smith Law Firm, P.C. come from?

Smith Law Firm, P.C.'s own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Smith Law Firm, P.C.

Across 3 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Smith Law Firm, P.C. contacts you

A grade of B signals how Smith Law Firm, P.C.'s CFPB record compares to peers, here is how to act on it.

  • Demand written debt validation within 30 days of first contact, collectors must prove the debt is yours. Validation letter
  • Confirm the caller is really Smith Law Firm, P.C. and not an impostor before paying anything. Verify a collector
  • Know your FDCPA rights, you can stop calls and report harassment. Your rights
  • See how Smith Law Firm, P.C. ranks against every other collector by complaint record. Browse rankings

Complaint counts and grades reflect the public CFPB record, not a regulator's finding of wrongdoing or legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common complaint against Smith Law Firm, P.C.? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Smith Law Firm, P.C. is "Taking/threatening an illegal action", specifically "Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit". This is based on 8 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Smith Law Firm, P.C. increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Smith Law Firm, P.C. are falling. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Smith Law Firm, P.C.'s reputation grade? ▼

Smith Law Firm, P.C. has a reputation grade of B (score: 74.5/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Smith Law Firm, P.C. respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Smith Law Firm, P.C. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 20% of cases.

In how many states does Smith Law Firm, P.C. operate? ▼

Smith Law Firm, P.C. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 3 states, with the most complaints from Montana (6 complaints).

Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial

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