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Howell & Vail complaints
Filed under Howell & Vail, LLP
Consumers have filed 4 complaints about Howell & Vail since 2015, none in the last 12 months. It answered 50% on time and closed 0% with relief for the customer. The most common problem is cont'd attempts collect debt not owed.
Rated once a company has 25+ complaints in 12 months. How it works
- Complaints on record
- 4
- Last 12 months
- 0
- Answered on time
- 50%
- Closed with relief
- 0%
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Rank
- -
Since February 2015
new vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: Jan 26, 2017
Howell & Vail complaints by month
The busiest month was February 2015 (1 complaint). Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Howell & Vail answered all time
- Closed with explanation4100%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
What Howell & Vail complaints are about
Top Howell & Vail problems
Inside "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed"
- Debt was paid 1
- Debt is not mine 1
Howell & Vail compared with other debt collectors
| # | Company | Score | 12 months | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green SquareDebt collection | 10 | 25 | F |
| 2 | EMoneyUSADebt collection | 53 | 25 | C |
| 3 | Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & FlynnDebt collection | 56 | 25 | C |
| 4 | Credit World ServicesDebt collection | 47 | 25 | D |
| 5 | Keynote ConsultingDebt collection | 10 | 25 | F |
| 6 | Augusta Collection AgencyDebt collection | 10 | 25 | F |
| 7 | Advance Bureau of CollectionsDebt collection | 19 | 25 | F |
| 8 | Howell & VailDebt collection | - | 0 | - |
Compare side by side: Howell & Vail vs Green Square · Howell & Vail vs EMoneyUSA · Howell & Vail vs Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & Flynn · Howell & Vail vs Credit World Services
What people say about Howell & Vail
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Share yoursLatest Howell & Vail complaints
Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2017 | Debt collection | Cont'd attempts collect debt not owedDebt is not mine | Explained |
| Mar 18, 2016 | Debt collection | Disclosure verification of debtNot given enough info to verify debt | Explained |
| Apr 7, 2015 | Debt collection | Cont'd attempts collect debt not owedDebt was paid | Explained |
| Feb 16, 2015 | Student loans | Dealing with my lender or servicerNeed information about my balance/terms | Explained |
Questions about Howell & Vail
How many complaints does Howell & Vail have?
Howell & Vail has 4 complaints on record since February 2015, including 0 in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days.
Does Howell & Vail respond to complaints?
Yes. Howell & Vail answered 50% of its complaints on time (within 15 days) and closed 0% with relief - money back or a fix. The rest were mostly closed with an explanation only.
What do people complain about most with Howell & Vail?
The most common problems are cont'd attempts collect debt not owed (2), disclosure verification of debt (1), dealing with my lender or servicer (1).
Is Howell & Vail legit?
Howell & Vail is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 4 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Howell & Vail legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
How do I file a complaint against Howell & Vail?
Complain to Howell & Vail in writing first and keep a copy. If it isn't fixed, file an official complaint with the federal consumer financial regulator - the company must answer, usually within 15 days. Our step-by-step guide: how to file a complaint against a company. Then share your experience here so others know.
Where do most Howell & Vail complaints come from?
Most come from Idaho (4). Big states file more complaints, so the map shows complaints per 100,000 people.
Complaint records are public consumer complaints filed with U.S. regulators, checked (newest received Nov 15, 2026). Complaints are consumers' own accounts and are not verified; counts grow with a company's size. How the data works
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