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Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

799
Debt Collection Complaints
97.6%
of All Complaints
99.6%
Timely Response
1.5%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 437
I do not know 164
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 155
Auto debt 17
Medical 10
Medical debt 6
Credit card debt 5
Auto 3
Telecommunications debt 1
Mortgage debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 253
2.False statements or representation 159
3.Written notification about debt 119
4.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 89
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 66
6.Communication tactics 48
7.Disclosure verification of debt 33
8.Taking/threatening an illegal action 17
9.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 9
10.Improper contact or sharing of info 6

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 805
Closed with non-monetary relief 10
Closed 2
Closed with monetary relief 2
Consumers who disputed the response 17.1%
Credit utilization context for debt-collection consumers

Most consumers facing collection complaints carry utilization in the Fair-Poor band. FICO bands per myFICO + Experian guidance.

Ideal (+0 to +10)0-10Healthy (~0 to -10)10-30Moderate (-10 to -30)30-50High (-30 to -50)50-75Very high (-45 to -70)75-100Maxed (-60 to -100+)100-12030%

FICO impact ranges synthesize myFICO + Experian + Equifax consumer-education materials. Individual results vary.

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 16
2014 32
2015 50
2016 69
2017 57
2018 49
2019 66
2020 39
2021 58
2022 74
2023 76
2024 93
2025 119
2026 21

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 99
Florida 99
California 92
Colorado 65
Illinois 40
New York 34
North Carolina 33
Virginia 33
New Jersey 29
Pennsylvania 27
Washington 24
Massachusetts 18
Georgia 18
Maryland 18
Oregon 18

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 6
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 4
Debt or credit management — Debt settlement 4
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — International money transfer 1
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Debt settlement 1
Vehicle loan or lease — Loan 1

Your Rights with Debt Collectors

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects you from abusive, unfair, and deceptive collection practices.

  • Request written verification of any debt within 30 days of first contact
  • Dispute a debt if you believe it is incorrect or does not belong to you
  • Demand the collector stop contacting you (in writing)
  • File a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint

What the CFPB Record Shows for Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP

Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP has 799 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 97.6% of the 819 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 49 states and territories, making this a nationwide collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Other debt," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. The single most-cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" — a useful starting point for understanding where the friction between this collector and consumers most frequently occurs.

The company's timely response rate is 99.6%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 1.5% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer, which is a notably low relief ratio and worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 17.1% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), consumers have the right to request written verification of a debt within 30 days of first contact, to dispute debts they believe are incorrect or not theirs, and to demand in writing that a collector cease contact. Complaint volume alone does not prove wrongdoing — larger collection portfolios naturally produce more complaints — but the combination of timely-response rate, relief ratio, and dispute rate above gives a reasonable empirical picture of how this collector handles consumer interactions. Anyone in active dispute with this company should keep written records, use certified mail for verification requests, and consider filing a CFPB complaint if standard resolution channels stall.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers with an active dispute should consult a qualified consumer-protection attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many debt collection complaints does Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP have?

Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP has 799 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 97.6% of all complaints against this company.

Does Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP respond to complaints on time?

Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP has a 99.6% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP provide relief to consumers?

1.5% of resolved complaints against Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP primarily collect?

Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP primarily collects "Other debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP?

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you can request written debt verification within 30 days, dispute debts you believe are incorrect, demand the collector stop contacting you in writing, and file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint.

In how many states is Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP active?

Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP has received consumer complaints from 49 states and territories, based on CFPB data.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Complaint Database · Q1 2026 Complaints filed against firms, not individuals. Data through March 2026.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.