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Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.

A federal complaint-record lookup, not a rating from us.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

1,671
Debt Collection Complaints
76.5%
of All Complaints
97.8%
Timely Response
0%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 846
Medical debt 487
Other debt 181
Private student loan debt 77
Credit card debt 26
Payday loan debt 18
Non-federal student loan 10
Telecommunications debt 7
Federal student loan debt 6
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 5
Rental debt 4
Auto debt 3
Medical 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 729
2.Written notification about debt 372
3.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 249
4.False statements or representation 227
5.Incorrect information on your report 227
6.Improper use of your report 139
7.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 92
8.Communication tactics 54
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 29
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 13

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 2,090
In progress 91
Closed 2
Closed with non-monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 16.7%
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 (-50 to -70)75-100Maxed (-70 to -100+)100-12030%

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

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 1
2014 5
2015 2
2016 10
2017 14
2018 8
2019 37
2020 58
2021 91
2022 128
2023 245
2024 471
2025 817
2026 297

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 479
Texas 429
Georgia 229
Michigan 109
Ohio 73
California 66
North Carolina 61
Pennsylvania 59
South Carolina 57
Louisiana 57
Alabama 50
Wisconsin 49
Illinois 48
Tennessee 41
New York 39

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 381
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 104
Student loan - Private student loan 7
Debt or credit management - Credit repair services 4
Credit card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 3
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report 3
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 Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.

The CFPB has logged 1,671 debt-collection complaints against Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc., 76.5% of the 2,184 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 50 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in nationwide territory by complaint volume. "Medical debt" is the debt type named most often in complaints against this collector, the category consumers reach for most when filing a CFPB report. The specific issue named most is "Attempts to collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 97.8% of forwarded complaints. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 0% 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 16.7% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.

How to read these numbers, and what to do if you're disputing a charge

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 (see your FDCPA rights above), 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 Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. have?

The CFPB has logged 1,671 debt-collection complaints against Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc., 76.5% of all complaints filed against this company.

Does Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.'s CFPB timely-response rate is 97.8%. This is considered excellent.

Does Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. provide relief to consumers?

Of resolved complaints against Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc., 0% ended with consumer relief of some kind.

What type of debt does Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. primarily collect?

Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. primarily collects "Medical debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.?

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 Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. active?

Consumers in 50 states and territories have filed CFPB complaints against Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc..

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

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.