According to data from the New York State Unified Court System, the prolific debt collection law firm Selip & Stylianou, LLP—formerly known as Cohen & Slamowitz—filed an astonishing 18,067 debt collection lawsuits across New York in 2025.
This spike in litigation came as many New Yorkers were still recovering financially from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Breakdown of Lawsuits by County
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1,203 in the Bronx
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1,085 in Brooklyn
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256 in New Rochelle
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546 in Manhattan
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319 in Nassau County
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1,375 in Queens
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4,917 in Suffolk County
These numbers show how aggressively Selip & Stylianou pursues debt collection cases throughout the state.
Who Selip & Stylianou Represents
Selip & Stylianou files cases on behalf of some of the largest and most active junk debt buyers in the country, including:
They also represent major creditors that do not sell their accounts to debt buyers, such as Capital One Bank, TD Bank, Discover Bank, Synchrony Bank, Citibank, and Department Stores National Bank.
A History of Misconduct Allegations
Previously operating as Cohen & Slamowitz, LLP, the firm changed its name to Selip & Stylianou, LLP after facing widespread allegations of unfair and deceptive debt collection practices.
The firm is based at 199 Crossways Park Dr., Woodbury, NY 11797, and often makes collection calls from (800) 293-6006.
How Law-Firm Debt Collectors Operate
Although Selip & Stylianou is technically a law firm, it functions largely as a high-volume debt collection agency, using New York courts as a primary tool for collection. Once a judgment is obtained, they can:
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Serve information subpoenas to locate assets
In most cases, consumers contacting Selip & Stylianou speak not with an attorney, but with a commission-based debt collection agent.
Your Legal Rights Under the FDCPA
Selip & Stylianou and many of their clients have been accused of violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the federal law that prohibits harassment, deception, and other unfair practices in debt collection.
If a collector violates the FDCPA, you may be entitled to:
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Up to $1,000 in statutory damages
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Actual damages (for emotional distress or financial harm)
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Attorney’s fees and costs
At The Law Offices of Robert J. Nahoum, P.C., consumers pay nothing out of pocket for FDCPA cases.
Get Legal Help Today
If you’ve been sued by Selip & Stylianou, LLP, are facing wage garnishment, or want to stop harassing debt collection calls, our firm can help. We defend consumers in debt collection lawsuits throughout New York and New Jersey, with offices conveniently located in Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Rockland County.
📞 Contact The Law Offices of Robert J. Nahoum, P.C.
Phone: (845) 232-0202
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