Consumer complaint received 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Miller and Steeno, P.C.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
It appears that the malicious establishment Miller and Steeno , P.C . does not know the laws by which they are governed. I will not tolerate the sarcastic tone and disrespect exhibited by this establishment, which I consider to be a joke. First and foremost, I am aware of Heintz v. Jenkins, 115 S. Ct. 1489. I wish to emphasize that the legal precedent set by Heintz v. Jenkins mandates that law firms must adhere to the same FDCPA laws as debt collection agencies. You are not above the law that governs you.

I want to make it clear that Miller and Steeno , P.C . states they are a " debt collector, '' yet I have discovered that Miller and Steeno , P.C . is not licensed in the state of Tennessee. This information will be provided in the portal. By making the statement that you are a debt collector, you are implying that you provide a " collection service '' under the Tennessee Collection Service Act, as defined in T.C.A. 62-20-102. Consequently, you are in violation of T.C.A., Title 62, Chapter 20. I will emphasize this point again : Miller and Steeno , P.C . is NOT licensed in the State of Tennessee.

Not only have you violated Tennessee state laws, but you have also violated FDCPA Section 807 through Misrepresentation of Authority, Deceptive Practices, and False or Misleading Statements. These are serious violations, and I demand that you address them immediately. 

Secondly, upon investigation, I have found that XXXX XXXX XXXX, who signed these hearsay documents, is not licensed in the State of Tennessee to practice law. This is a serious violation of legal and ethical standards through Unauthorized Practice of Law. Because of this unlawful act, it may result in serious disciplinary actions by the Tennessee State Bar Association. Additionally, this is a violation of 15 U.S.C. 1692d, as it amounts to harassment through scare tactics, considering that an unlicensed attorney signed these hearsay documents. I will not tolerate these deceptive tactics by Miller and Steeno , P.C . I demand that XXXX XXXX XXXX provide his Tennessee BAR License Number and Tennessee state law license.

It also appears that I am going to have to educate Miller and Steeno , P.C . on what " Verification '' means, as it seems none of you have consulted a Black Law Dictionary. Since I have to do your job, " Verification '' is defined in Black Law Dictionary ( 4th Ed. ) as " Confirmation of
correctness, truth, or authenticity by affidavit, oath, or deposition. '' Those demands were not met, and a pathetic response was provided by Miller and Steeno, P.C., stating that under the FDCPA and case law, the consumer does not get to decide what they will accept as verification. Perhaps Miller and Steeno , P.C . and its associates should return to practicing law, as it is clear that you do not understand it. 

I specifically demanded affidavits, and I insist that these demands be met, as Miller and Steeno , P.C . must comply with the law that governs them. If Miller and Steeno , P.C . claims they don't have to provide the proof I am demanding, how can they be sure that the alleged information is accurate unless they are witnesses? If Miller and Steeno , P.C . is claiming to be a witness and an advocate, they are defying the rules of being a lawyer, as per Tenn. R. Sup . Ct. 3.7 ( a ). 

I also demanded that you " elucidate your intentions concerning my personal identifying information and delineate the measures you intend to undertake to safeguard said information. '' This is a violation of Title 15 of the United States Code, Sections 6801 ( a ) and ( b ) ( 1 ), ( 2 ), and ( 3 ). 

With all of these violations you have committed on the state and federal levels, you are no stranger to committing them. I am aware of Robin v. Miller & Steeno, P.C., Case No. 4:13CV2456 SNLJ. You should be investigated and shut down given the numerous complaints against you, not to mention all the cases you have lost. 

I also demanded a wet signature, something that I have never allowed for you to do business with me, and I never will. Miller and Steeno, you can pound sand ; you are lawfully dismissed. As I said before, I will fight you to the ends of the earth. I am educated, and I categorically deny any alleged account with you. I demand that you close this alleged account within your offices and cease collection activity. I demand that all the demands in this complaint be met. If they are not met, I will seek legal counsel, and you will be held responsible for the violations you have committed, with accountability under US Code 15, Section 1692k. I demand to be taken seriously, and I insist that Miller and Steeno , P.C . comply with the other demands within this complaint.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation