Kirschenbaum & Phillips P.C

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

141
Total Complaints
10
Last 12 Months
95.7%
Timely Response
10
States Affected
Kirschenbaum & Phillips P.C timely response rate 95.7%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

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Complaints by Product

Debt collection — Credit card debt 54
Debt collection — I do not know 29
Debt collection — Credit card 21
Debt collection — Other debt 12
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 8
Debt collection — Rental debt 4
Credit card 2
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 2
Checking or savings account — Savings account 2
Student loan — Federal student loan servicing 1

Top Issues

1.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 31
2.Attempts to collect debt not owed 26
3.False statements or representation 18
4.Written notification about debt 18
5.Disclosure verification of debt 12
6.Communication tactics 9
7.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 8
8.Taking/threatening an illegal action 6
9.Improper contact or sharing of info 3
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 2

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 4
2014 12
2015 14
2016 9
2017 11
2018 12
2019 13
2020 8
2021 2
2022 12
2023 20
2024 11
2025 12
2026 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

New York 126
New Jersey 3
Ohio 2
Connecticut 1
Colorado 1
Arizona 1
North Carolina 1
District of Columbia 1
Maryland 1
Florida 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 141

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Kirschenbaum & Phillips P.C

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 141 complaints against Kirschenbaum & Phillips P.C overall, with 10 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 10 states and territories, making this a geographically concentrated complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Debt collection," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Within that category, the most frequently cited specific issue is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

Kirschenbaum & Phillips P.C's timely response rate stands at 95.7%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure is at or above the industry benchmark and suggests the company's intake and escalation processes are functioning as designed. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 23.8% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 0% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

Complaint counts alone do not tell the full story — larger institutions with more customers will naturally generate more complaints in absolute terms. The more informative signals are the direction of the yearly trend shown above, the state-level concentration (which hints at regional servicing issues or regulatory exposure), and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Taken together, these fields give consumers a reasonable empirical basis for deciding whether to escalate a dispute, and give researchers a starting point for investigating institutional patterns.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers should consult a qualified attorney or financial advisor for guidance on a specific dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does Kirschenbaum & Phillips P.C have?

Kirschenbaum & Phillips P.C has 141 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 10 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Kirschenbaum & Phillips P.C respond to complaints on time?

Kirschenbaum & Phillips P.C has a 95.7% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Kirschenbaum & Phillips P.C?

The most complained-about product for Kirschenbaum & Phillips P.C is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Kirschenbaum & Phillips P.C?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Kirschenbaum & Phillips P.C is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Kirschenbaum & Phillips P.C?

You can file a complaint against Kirschenbaum & Phillips P.C directly with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The CFPB will forward your complaint to the company and work to get you a response, typically within 15 days.

In how many states have consumers complained about Kirschenbaum & Phillips P.C?

Consumers in 10 states and territories have filed complaints about Kirschenbaum & Phillips P.C with the CFPB.

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026

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