Who Is Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson? Why Are They Calling Me?
Most commonly for attempts to collect debt not owed
Contact Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson
- Address to send a debt validation letter
- Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP 2700 Via Fortuna Drive, Suite 500 Austin, TX 78746
- Phone
- 1-800-262-7229
- Official website
- https://www.lgbs.com
As of 2026-08-07 — verify before mailing anything important, since collectors do change addresses.
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson is a Texas-based law firm that collects government debt — delinquent property taxes, court fines and fees, tolls, and municipal debt — for cities, counties, and school districts on a contingency-fee basis, adding collection fees on top of the underlying amount owed. If the firm is contacting you about a government debt, demand proof of the debt and ask for an itemized breakdown separating the original debt from any collection fee added.
Has Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson been the subject of legal action?
Yes. The firm has faced multiple class action settlements over its fee practices. In one case, Linebarger agreed to pay $3.4 million into a settlement fund to resolve claims it engaged in the unauthorized practice of law by sending California collection letters implying attorney involvement in the collection process. Separately, in Champagne v. Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, the firm faced a $9 million class action settlement covering Californians who paid collection fees the firm added to municipal debt between September 2013 and April 2019. Linebarger has also drawn scrutiny for adding the maximum statutory collection fee — typically 25% — to court debt without separating it from the underlying balance owed. If Linebarger has added a fee to a debt you’re disputing, see debt validation request to challenge the total amount claimed.
Questions & Answers
Is Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson a legitimate debt collector?
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson shows up in the CFPB consumer complaint database, which tracks real complaints filed against real companies — so it is a legitimate, registered entity, not a scam name. That doesn't mean every call claiming to be from them is real; scammers impersonate real collectors. Verify what they're collecting before paying anything — see what to do the first time a collector contacts you.
— US Debt Compass Editorial Team
How do I stop Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson from calling me?
Under the FDCPA, you can send Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson a written cease-and-desist letter and they must stop contacting you except to confirm they've received it or to notify you of specific legal action. This doesn't erase the debt — it only stops the calls. See the cease-and-desist letter glossary entry for how to send one.
— US Debt Compass Editorial Team
How do I dispute a debt with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson?
Send a written debt validation request to Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson's dispute address within 30 days of first contact — they must then verify the debt before continuing collection. See the contact details above for the current mailing address.
— US Debt Compass Editorial Team
Is Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson on my credit report?
If Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson is collecting on an account, it can appear on your credit report as a collection tradeline, separate from the original creditor's listing. Check your credit report directly to confirm, and see the credit report dispute guide if anything about the listing looks wrong.
— US Debt Compass Editorial Team
Sources
- insideARM — Texas Law Firm to Pay $3.4 Million Settling Class Action Alleging Unauthorized Practice of Law in California— insidearm.com
- Fines and Fees Justice Center — Champagne v. Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP— finesandfeesjusticecenter.org
- Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson — Austin Office— lgbs.com