Short answer
Yes. Lawyers who regularly collect consumer debts, including by filing lawsuits, can be debt collectors under the FDCPA. They must follow its rules, such as not misrepresenting the amount or legal status of a debt.
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Sources
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1692–1692p (Cornell LII)
- 15 U.S.C. § 1692e (false or misleading representations) (Cornell LII)
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