Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

175
Total Complaints
54
Last 12 Months
100%
Timely Response
13
States Affected
Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC timely response rate 100.0%
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 95
Debt collection — I do not know 33
Debt collection — Credit card 22
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 7
Debt collection — Auto debt 4
Debt collection — Other debt 3
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 3
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 1
Credit card — Store credit card 1
Debt collection — Payday loan debt 1

Top Issues

1.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 35
2.Attempts to collect debt not owed 35
3.Written notification about debt 29
4.False statements or representation 26
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 9
6.Disclosure verification of debt 8
7.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 7
8.Communication tactics 6
9.Taking/threatening an illegal action 6
10.Improper use of your report 4

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 5
2014 8
2015 8
2016 4
2017 12
2018 11
2019 10
2020 9
2021 3
2022 11
2023 8
2024 20
2025 59
2026 7

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Maryland 63
New Jersey 54
Delaware 24
Ohio 23
Rhode Island 1
District of Columbia 1
Pennsylvania 1
South Carolina 1
Arizona 1
Virginia 1
California 1
Florida 1
Texas 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 175

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 175 complaints against Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC overall, with 54 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 13 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.

Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC's timely response rate stands at 100%, 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 27.6% 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 Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC have?

Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC has 175 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 54 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC respond to complaints on time?

Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC?

The most complained-about product for Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC 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 Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC?

You can file a complaint against Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC 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 Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC?

Consumers in 13 states and territories have filed complaints about Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, PC with the CFPB.

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

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