McDermott Will & Schulte LLP Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
September 3, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the McDermott Will & Schulte LLP data breach following a notification filed with the Vermont Attorney General.
According to the filing, the data breach affected approximately 15 Vermont residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information potentially affected includes Social Security numbers and health records.
Law firms may maintain highly sensitive and confidential information concerning clients, employees, and other individuals. The exposure of Social Security numbers and health records may increase the risk of identity theft, medical identity theft, financial fraud, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether McDermott Will & Schulte LLP implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal information and whether additional security measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of affected individuals.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is McDermott Will & Schulte LLP?
McDermott Will & Schulte is a global law firm that provides legal services and strategic counsel to businesses, investors, and organizations across a wide range of industries.
Individuals affected by the McDermott Will & Schulte LLP data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com