Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
September 10, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC data breach following a notification filed with the Texas Attorney General.
According to the filing, the Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott data breach affected approximately 379 Texas residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information potentially affected includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers. Affected individuals were notified by U.S. Mail.
Law firms may maintain sensitive personal and confidential information relating to clients, employees, and other individuals. The exposure of Social Security and driver’s license numbers may increase the risk of identity theft, impersonation, fraudulent account creation, and other misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC 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
- Driver’s license numbers
- Addresses
- Other sensitive information
What is Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC?
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC is a full-service national law firm that provides business, litigation, and regulatory counsel to a wide range of clients.
Individuals affected by the Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC 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