Consumer complaint received 2025-07-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Told you not to respond to a lawsuit they filed against you
Company: Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this complaint regarding misconduct by the law firm Javitch Block LLC and its attorney XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Texas Bar # XXXX ), who represents Pennsylvania XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX in the matter of Case No. XXXX, filed in XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
________________________________________ Summary of the Issue : On or about XX/XX/year>, the Plaintiffs attorney falsely filed a Citation Served notice with the court, claiming that I, XXXX XXXX, had been legally served in XXXX, Texas in relation to a debt collection lawsuit. This statement was knowingly false and materially misrepresented the truth to the Court. 
At the time of the alleged service, I was out of town dealing with the sudden death of my son, and I have provided the court with documented proof, including travel receipts and security footage from my residence, which shows that no process server ever approached or served me. 
________________________________________ Violations Incurred : 1. Texas Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( TFDCPA ) The attorneys conduct violated T

exas Finance Code 392.301392.308, including but not limited to : 392.304 ( a ) ( 8 ) : Misrepresenting the character, extent, or amount of a consumer debt, or falsely representing the legal status of the debt. 392.304 ( a
) ( 19 ) : Using false representation or deceptive means to collect a debt.

Filing a knowingly false proof of service in court constitutes a deceptive and misleading practice under both state and federal debt collection laws. 
________________________________________ 2. Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) The conduct also violates the FDCPA, specifically : 15 U.S.C. 1692e ( 10 ) : The use of any false representation or deceptive means to collect or attempt to collect any debt or to obtain information concerning a consumer.

15 U.S.C. 1692d : Prohibiting harassment, oppression, or abuse in connection with the collection of a debt. 
Falsifying service while knowing I was unreachable due to a family tragedy constitutes abuse and deception, and interferes with my due process rights. 
________________________________________ 3. Texas Bar Ethics Violations Attorney XXXX XXXX XXXX conduct appears to violate her duties under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, including : Rule 3.03 ( a ) ( 1 ) : A lawyer shall not knowingly make a false statement of material fact or law to a tribunal.

Rule 8.04 ( a ) ( 3 ) : Engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.

As an officer of the court, filing a knowingly false return of service is a serious breach of legal ethics, especially when it denies a party their right to be properly heard.

________________________________________ 4. Process Server Misconduct If a private process server falsely declared under oath that service was completed when it was not, that individual has likely violated : Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 103 and 106, governing proper service Texas Penal Code 37.10 ( Tampering with a Government Record ), if a false return of service was filed with the court Standards set by the Texas Judicial Branch Certification Commission ( JBCC ), which governs certified process servers ________________________________________ Requested Action : I respectfully request that the following be investigated and addressed : XXXX. Disciplinary action against attorney XXXX XXXX XXXX for misrepresentation to the court and violation of professional rules of conduct. 
XXXX. Referral of the process server to the JBCC for investigation and possible decertification for filing a false affidavit of service. 
3. Assessment of all civil and administrative penalties for violation of the Texas and Federal Fair Debt Collection statutes.

This complaint is submitted in good faith, and I am prepared to provide all supporting evidence, including : Surveillance video from my home Dated travel receipts showing I was out of town A copy of the courts docket with the false return of service ________________________________________ Respectfully, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XX/XX/XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation