Quick Answer: Litigation Practice Group is out of business. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2023. If you were an enrolled client, here’s how to check the bankruptcy court records, understand what happened to your funds, and find out what options you may still have.
Before You Read This: I want to be upfront about what this page is and isn’t. I’m not a lawyer, and I’m not rendering a legal verdict on Litigation Practice Group. This is a research guide — I’m showing you where to look so you can reach your own conclusions based on current information.
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The most valuable thing on this page may not be what I’ve written — it’s the comments section below. People who enrolled with Litigation Practice Group, or looked into them and pulled back, share their experiences there. If you were a client, I’d especially like to hear what happened to you.
What Happened to Litigation Practice Group?
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Litigation Practice Group was a for-profit legal services and debt settlement company based in Tustin, California. I’m using the past tense deliberately: in March 2023, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Its assets were subsequently acquired by Consumer Legal Group in August 2023.
The Better Business Bureau lists the company as “out of business.” If you were enrolled with LPG and are trying to figure out what happened to your money or your accounts, the bankruptcy court records are where you need to look — and I’ll show you exactly how to find them.
If you’re still seeing charges from Litigation Practice Group: Contact your bank immediately about unauthorized charges. The company should not be billing you if it is out of business. File a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint.
Step 1: Check the BBB and Their Business Status
The Better Business Bureau profile for Litigation Practice Group shows the company as out of business. This is worth checking directly because the BBB profile also aggregates complaint history — complaints that may still be relevant if you’re trying to document your experience for a refund claim or legal action.
Check Litigation Practice Group’s BBB profile →
When you’re reading the BBB complaints, note:
- What the complaints were about — fees, program performance, failure to communicate?
- Whether the company responded to complaints before going out of business
- Whether any patterns emerge about how client funds were handled
A Note on BBB Grades: A high BBB grade doesn’t necessarily mean a company is right for you — it means they respond to complaints filed through the BBB. For a company that is out of business, the grade is less relevant than the actual complaint text. Read what clients reported. See my full guide to what BBB letter grades actually mean →
Step 2: Check Consumer Complaints with the CFPB
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau maintains a public database of complaints filed against financial and legal services companies. Complaints against Litigation Practice Group may still be in the database — and are relevant if you are trying to document a pattern of client harm.
Search Litigation Practice Group’s CFPB complaint history →
When reading complaints, look for:
- What clients reported about fee collection and fund handling
- Whether complaints involved money held in trust accounts
- How far back the complaints go — this matters for statute of limitations if you’re considering legal action
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Step 3: Search the Federal Bankruptcy Court Records
Because Litigation Practice Group filed for federal bankruptcy protection, its court records are publicly available. The bankruptcy docket is the most authoritative source of information about what happened to client funds, what claims were filed, and what, if anything, former clients can recover.
There are two ways to access federal court records:
- CourtListener — free federal court records search: Searches over 1.3 billion federal court documents at no cost. Start here. My guide to using CourtListener walks you through the interface.
- PACER.gov — official federal court system: The full case file. PACER charges $0.10 per page, but basic docket lookups are inexpensive. See my guide to PACER for details.
What to Look For in the Bankruptcy Docket: Search for proofs of claim (what creditors, including former clients, submitted). Look at the trustee’s reports on asset distribution. Check whether a client creditor committee was formed. The docket will show you the full timeline of what happened after the March 2023 filing.
The bankruptcy case involved significant professional fees — legal and administrative costs that were paid from the bankruptcy estate before client claims. Understanding the priority of claims in Chapter 11 matters here: administrative costs typically come before unsecured creditor claims, which is the category most former clients would fall into.
Step 4: Check Their Legal and Enforcement History
Beyond the bankruptcy itself, Litigation Practice Group faced legal scrutiny at the state level. Here’s where to look:
- CFPB Enforcement Actions: Search the CFPB’s enforcement action database for Litigation Practice Group and related names
- State Attorney General actions: Search “Litigation Practice Group attorney general settlement” — several state AGs investigated attorney-model debt settlement companies during this period
- Federal Court Records: Search for Litigation Practice Group and related principals on CourtListener — this surfaces civil litigation by clients or enforcement agencies in addition to the bankruptcy docket
- FTC Cases and Proceedings: Check the FTC’s enforcement action database for any LPG-related actions
Attorney-Model Debt Settlement: Litigation Practice Group operated what’s known as an attorney-model debt settlement company — clients technically hired a law firm, which allowed the company to collect fees differently than traditional debt settlement companies. Regulators have scrutinized this model in multiple states for using legal representation as a structuring mechanism rather than providing substantive legal services. This background matters if you’re evaluating any claim you might have.
Step 5: If You Were an Enrolled Client — What to Do Now
If you signed a contract with LPG: Run it through my free Contract Decoder tool if you still have it. Understanding what you agreed to matters for any refund or legal claim.
If you were enrolled with Litigation Practice Group and are trying to figure out your next steps, here’s the sequence I’d work through:
- Pull your bank records for all fees paid to LPG — document the full amount
- Locate your original enrollment agreement (check email or scan any paper documents you signed)
- Check whether your accounts that were in the program were settled, left unpaid, or transferred
- File a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint if you have unresolved concerns — this creates a public record
- Check whether a proof of claim was filed in the bankruptcy on your behalf — if not, you may still be able to file one depending on the current status of the case
- Consider consulting a consumer law attorney about your options
No Article Replaces an Attorney Licensed in Your State: What I’ve covered here is educational — it gives you the framework to understand your situation, but it is not legal advice and cannot account for the specifics of your case. If you paid fees to Litigation Practice Group and did not receive the services you were promised, you need someone qualified to evaluate your actual case under your state’s laws.
How to find a consumer law attorney who handles these cases:
- NACA — National Association of Consumer Advocates — The best starting point for debt relief fraud cases. Member attorneys specialize in consumer protection law and many take cases on contingency.
- Your state bar’s lawyer referral service — Every state bar association runs a referral program. Search “[your state] bar association lawyer referral” to find it.
- LawHelp.org — If cost is a barrier, LawHelp connects people with free and reduced-cost legal aid organizations organized by state and legal issue.
- HelpIsHere.org — If you are a senior or have a disability, free or low-cost legal help may be available.
Deciding what to do with your debt now: If your accounts were left unsettled when LPG collapsed, you’re back to square one on those debts — and you’ve probably paid fees with nothing to show for it. Use my Find Your Path tool to understand what options make sense for your situation now.
Update (May 2026): The NY Attorney General just shut down a law firm whose operator learned the “friendly attorney” model directly from LPG’s Tony Diab — proving this playbook continues to spread.
Key Takeaways
- Litigation Practice Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2023 and is out of business
- The BBB lists the company as “out of business” — their complaint history is still available for reference
- Federal bankruptcy court records are the most authoritative source for understanding what happened to client funds
- CourtListener and PACER both allow you to search the bankruptcy docket for free or low cost
- Former clients should document all fees paid, check on the status of their accounts, and consider consulting a consumer law attorney
- The comments section below contains real experiences from former LPG clients — read them before drawing any conclusions
Want the full research playbook? My Ultimate Consumer Guide to Checking Out a Debt Relief Company covers every tool and source in this guide — plus detailed walkthroughs for reading BBB profiles and searching federal court records on CourtListener.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Litigation Practice Group still in business?
No. Litigation Practice Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2023 and is no longer operating. The BBB lists the company as out of business. Its assets were acquired by Consumer Legal Group in August 2023.
How do I file a complaint against Litigation Practice Group?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. You can also file with your state attorney general’s office. Even though the company is out of business, filing creates a public record that may be useful if you pursue a legal claim.
Can I get my money back from Litigation Practice Group?
Potentially, depending on the status of the bankruptcy proceedings and the assets available in the estate. The bankruptcy docket on CourtListener or PACER will show what, if anything, has been distributed to creditors. Consult a consumer law attorney to evaluate whether you have a viable claim.
What happened to Litigation Practice Group clients’ debts?
The outcome varied by client. Some debts may have been settled before the company collapsed; others were likely left unresolved. If your accounts were in the program when LPG filed for bankruptcy, those creditors may have resumed collection activity. Check your current account status directly with each creditor.
Who took over Litigation Practice Group?
Consumer Legal Group acquired LPG’s assets in August 2023. However, acquisition of assets in bankruptcy does not necessarily mean they assumed all client contracts or obligations — that depends on the specific terms of the acquisition agreement, which will be in the bankruptcy court records.
Share Your Experience with Litigation Practice Group
If you were enrolled with Litigation Practice Group — as a client, a former employee, or someone who looked into them and decided not to enroll — I’d encourage you to share your experience in the comments. Particularly if you’ve been through the bankruptcy process trying to recover funds, your perspective helps others who are in the same situation right now.
To share your experience: Scroll to the bottom of this page — the comments box is there.
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